2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 5, 2025 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Eclipse Cross years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. That ranks 5th out of 7 Eclipse Cross model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 5 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
A 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross facelift photographed in Fresh Meadows, Queens , New York, USA. The metadata date of this photo is inaccurate (camera was recent. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting2 · ~5 mi
Air Bags1
Electrical System1 · ~90,000 mi
Engine1
Power Train1 · ~39,000 mi
Steering1 · ~39,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting240%5——
Air Bags120%———
Electrical System120%90,000——
Engine120%———
Power Train120%39,000——
Steering120%39,000——
Structure120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2023: 1202312024: 2202422025: 220252

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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Exterior Lighting · received Nov 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11697740

The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the front and rear differentials were failing. The contact was informed of the clicking sound when the steering wheel…

Power Train · received Oct 27, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11695750

I was driving late at night in normal weather on a regular 1 lane street when my passenger side airbag went off for no reason causing me to lose control of the car which went into a full 360 spin out causing damage to the tires and frame making the car no longer drivable. It has not been inspected…

Air Bags · received Dec 6, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11629300

The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact attempted to turn on the air conditioner and the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was not contacted…

Electrical System · received Sep 27, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11616859

The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving at night with the low beam headlights activated, there was a shadow illuminated in the field of view and the road ahead was not visible. Additionally, while driving downhill at night with the low-beam headlights…

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 2, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11553144

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eclipse Cross model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.