2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Steering (2) · Service Brakes (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Forward Collision Avoidance:software:pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition 2018-09-14 · campaign 18V620000 · 9,166 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Risk: If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control 2018-09-14 · campaign 18V621000 · 58,916 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety syste
Risk: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
Service bulletins (124)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-02-12 · TSB-23-55-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this revised technical service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the hvac system (heater, air conditioner, ventilation vents) when the blower motor is turned on.
Seat Belts 2025-11-21 · TECH TALK 289 · Other
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Structure:body 2025-04-14 · TSB-25-51-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions to remedy a roof rack center cover detaching during use.
Structure:body 2025-01-23 · TSB-25-42-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision -this technical service bulletin provides correction to the description of the sunroof assembly maintenance procedure in the applicable service manual sections.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-10-29 · TSB-24-51-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision -this technical service bulletin provides correction to the windshield wiper and washer maintenance procedure in the applicable service manuals.
Structure:body 2024-10-21 · TSB-24-52-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision -this technical service bulletin provides correction to the torque for instrument panel assembly/reassembly in the applicable service manuals.
Showing the 6 most recent of 124 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-23 · Unknown Or Other“the problem: you can drive fast or slow and at any given moment, the car display all alarms like the adaptive cruise control, emergency brake, engine. all the lights start to blink inside the car, there is a beep with those lights. the steering wheel does not move, gets locked, the brakes get locked (you cannot move the steer wheel or press the bra…”
2025-07-24 · Steering“while parked, asc system service required indicator light came on. car was then disabled and unable to be started for approximately 1-2 hours. that happened twice in 2023. while driving on the highway in 2025, asc system service required, abs system service required, four wheel drive system service required, power steering system service required i…”
2024-05-16 · Engine“stalls out when driving vehicle dealership has not been any help with getting issues fixed despite having purchased vehicle within past 6 months, and having engine issues since purchase. charged for extra warranties not honored…”
2022-10-29 · Steering“my streeing locked up while i was going 40mph. almost crashed the car into another car. my electric brake system light keeps blanking at me when my streeing locked up on me as well.…”
2022-02-22 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:gears · 10,087 mi“the contact owns a 2018 mitsubishi eclipse cross. the contact stated she was turning off the vehicle and shifted gears to park, when exiting the front driver's side, the vehicle began to roll backward and the front driver's side door knocked her down. the contact stated the emergency brakes were not applied. the contact stated the vehicle began to…”
2021-05-22 · Unknown Or Other“first time i was at a wedding didn't realize i had laid key fob on top of car . car cranked when i left wedding i assumed it was in the car when i got home and tried to crank dash said no key detected. 2nd incident i keep key fob attached to my purse i picked up my grandson so he could use car . i just realized i have key on my purse and he has car…”
2021-02-24 · Electrical System · 13,000 mi“the battery is always draining even when not in cold temperatures i have to turn the key twice in order for the vehicle to start. my husband was driving the vehicle the other day in the car completely stalled mid drive on a busy road…”
2021-02-20 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection · 2,600,000 mi“when driving this vehicle, the bsw on the passenger side, does not always work.…”
2020-08-25 · Structure:body · 22,000 mi“the metal part where the door close is sticking up and hit my feet every time i get out my car. and it's not safe…”
2020-06-06 · Air Bags · 1,392 mi · 💥 crash“the driver's airbag exploded on my left side, cutting my left arm and rendering me deaf in both ears from the impact when i was hit on the left rear panel by a motorcycle, killing the rider. my hearing is permanently damaged and i have sustained back and neck injury. i was in a median between four lanes of traffic on a state road and stationary whe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.