2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (1) · Air Bags (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (88)
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 88 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-05 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed…”
2025-02-25 · Engine · 34,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 mitsubishi eclipse cross. the contact stated while driving 60 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and failed to respond as needed. the contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal thumping sound. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle…”
2024-12-22 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“my soda bottle engaged the electronic emergency park brake while driving. the emergency brake will not release causing me not to be able to drive the vehicle. …”
2024-01-04 · Engine · 55,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact's son owned a 2020 mitsubishi eclipse cross. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. the contact's son was able to restart the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked the vehicle. the contact was exiting the convenience store and notice…”
2021-05-03 · Unknown Or Other · 17,847 mi“the panoramic sunroof will not open. i can hear the motor however the interior or exterior sunroof will not open and the shifter does not stay in drive. my sister and i were on the interstate and she handed me a drink and hit the shifter and it slid into neutral without pushing the button.the heated seats do not heat properly. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.