2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 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.
“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“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”
NHTSA complaint #11589124, filed 2024-05“Exhaust fumes getting into cabin causing headache, fatigue, and concentration issues. Several dealerships in the area are aware of issue but no solution from Mitsubishi. Dealer ship also confirmed exhaust smell in car and attempted at severl repairs without resolution.”
NHTSA complaint #11291275, filed 2019-12Related service bulletins
- 10170146Dec 5, 2019This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that customers may report a fuel smell coming from the HVAC vents when the engine is ON and recirculation mode is OFF. This…
- 10159648Apr 25, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
- 10154708Feb 21, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to reprogram the Engine ECU with updated software to correct an issue when affected vehicle's…
- 10148757Oct 30, 2018This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-13-002, issued June, 2018. The bulletin informs dealers that updated software was release to…
- 10148625Oct 3, 2018This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers. It informs dealers that a new Engine ECU software update (Software Part Number 1860D11603) was made available on June 7…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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