2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 42%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, 42% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The low gas gauge does not work. It will notify me that I have 50 miles left on my tank and within 5 miles will go to 0 with warning lights to refuel immediately. It does not say how many miles are left. It rapidly goes from 50 miles left to 0. This has caused me to run out of gas twice to date, when there is not an immediate gas station near me.”
NHTSA complaint #11302543, filed 2020-01, 1,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11397665, filed 2021-02, 13,000 miles“After purchasing my vehicle on 10/31/18, I experienced 6 headlight changes from that point till 4/19/20. On 4/19/20, while driving I smelled an electrical burning smell. As I proceeded to pull to a safe location my headlight indicator light came then I loss all power and function of the vehicle.pressing the breaks and pulling the emergency break multiple times did not stop the vehicle. Approximately 150 yards ahead I spotted a shopping center entrance. As I proceeded to attempt a hard right turn into the parking lot when fire began shooting over the front windshield and side fenders. …”
NHTSA complaint #11321834, filed 2020-04, 68,000 miles“While driving the above vehicle on the freeway the car shut down. I pulled over safely to the side. Shut the vehicle off completely and then restarted it.the dash was lit up like a christmas tree and the car started and was to drive home in a limp mode in. Called the dealer the car had recall for software update.the dealer michaud Mitsubishi in danvers ma updated the software and cleared codes. Few days back the care refused to up-shift while driving and would not exceed more then 35 to 40 miles per hour.I notified the above dealer and took it back to them no error code was found. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244413, filed 2019-08, 11,400 miles“Stopped at a red light. Light turned green stepped on the gas, truck accelerated. Then began to feel like something wasn't normal, engine began to make quick high and low pitched sounds. Was only going 10mph if that. Tried to step on the brakes and pull over, but the brakes didn't respond. Then tried to step on the gas slightly to pull over, but the gas pedal also didn't respond. I was able to let the truck roll to a stop in the right turning lane, put it in park, and turn on the hazards. Then followed every possible service light came on. The engine never actually stalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096737, filed 2018-05, 3,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026481Nov 21, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11006083Jul 23, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software to resolve several issues.
- 10252695Mar 29, 2024Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10243493Sep 22, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the Smartphone Link Display Audio Diagnosis Mode instructions.
- 10234031Mar 27, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides torque change information for the Interior, Chassis Electrical, and Heater, Air Conditioning and Ventilation sections of the Service…
- 10234028Mar 27, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to reprogram the Gateway ECU software for the Blind Spot Warning (BSW).
- 10231414Jan 12, 2023This TSB provides correction to the Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Diagnostic Procedure. (Service Manual Revision)
- 10228926Dec 19, 2022This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected…
- 10217130Jul 29, 2022This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updated content for the Engine Electrical section of the 2018-22 Eclipse Cross Service Manual.
- 10211533Apr 22, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide an update to the Keyless Transmitter Switch section, in the Body section of the Technical Information Manual and is…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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