2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (108)
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 108 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-30 · Power Train“without any warning after traveling downstate with our family the transmission let go. never any warning lights, no transmission slippage. we went into a store and when we left the car wouldn't move. mitsubishi dealer gave me a quote for a new transmission, and it cost what i owe on the car.…”
2025-09-11 · Power Train · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 mitsubishi eclipse cross. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed to merge onto the highway; however, the vehicle started losing motive power. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the engine only revved while de…”
2025-03-03 · Steering · 108,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2019 mitsubishi eclipse cross. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, he became aware that the vehicle was not responding to operator inputs—acceleration, braking, or steering. as a result, the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, only coming to a complete stop after, running a stop sign, leaving the roadway, a…”
2024-09-02 · Service Brakes“brakes are season up at only 42,000 miles…”
2023-12-07 · Unknown Or Other“are anyone else having the same problem. the vehicle is stuck in park intermittently and you have to push the button to release the gear shift knob out of park. pretty annoying to have to do this occasionally when before all you had to do was put your foot on the brake squeeze the shift knob lever and remove the vehicle out of park to drive. …”
2023-11-03 · Engine“ know every motor is different and many resources have different stats, the engine in my 2019 eclipse cross has excessive oil consumption. the engine is consuming approximately 2.5-quarts (2.3-liters) of oil in approximately 2,500 to 3,000-miles (4,000 to 4,828-kilometers). the vehicle is approximately 4-years old and less than 50,000-miles. using …”
2022-11-13 · Steering · 💥 crash“it appears the eclipsecross electrical system shut down while traveling in a rain storm causing a accident when engine shut down and steering was affected, this caused vehicle to lose control and hit concrete barrier. air bags were deployed except for the driver side that took the impact, reason unknown. vehicle was a total loss as judged by the in…”
2022-05-29 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)“vehicle wouldn't star it was reprogrammed for delay start enginerepair 20miz…”
2021-02-21 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 13,500 mi“bought the car from dealer in lasvegas an the back seat airbags had been tampered with, the car had about 13,500 miles on car from a rental agency but car dealer had car back an offered the 60,000mile guarantee on car for the remaining miles when i called dealer in st. louis,moi said emergency light just started coming on when i got home from lasve…”
2020-10-27 · Seat Belts · 800 mi“when i plug my phone in and set it on the passengers seat , the passengers side airbag and seat-belt system activate. the airbag light turns on like someone is siting there , and the fasten seat belt light flashes. if i lift the charging phone off the seat and set it in the center consul , the system returns to normal - airbag light and fasten seat…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.