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Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossModel year report

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,420miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl FWD · 26 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and brakes (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 71% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,420 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 108 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 34 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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-belt light turn off. I had the system checked out at my dealership and their conclusion is to not set anything on the passengers seat , and it does state in owners manual to not set anything on the passengers seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #11366593, filed 2020-10, 800 miles

Electrical system: “I was driving my vehicle on 11/12/19, presses the brakes in preparation to make a turn. The brakes failed and would not stop the vehicle , the ABS , brake assist and hill assist did not work, which resulted in me being unable to stop the vehicle . The end result was me getting into a collision causing over $4000 worth of damage to my vehicle , with it only having 865 miles at the time . When I bought the vehicle the headlights also didn't work, although the vehicle was purchased brand new. Please note when the collision occurred I was driving on the street .”

NHTSA complaint #11282353, filed 2019-11, 865 miles

Brakes: “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, and colliding with a tree and ravine where it came to stop. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. …”

NHTSA complaint #11645998, filed 2025-03, 108,000 miles

Steering: “The 1st day I purchased my car, it was pulling to one side and swaying from left to right. Because I purchased my car late one saturday evening, and the dealership closed until the following monday, I couldn't make a report until that monday morning. The 'head' mechanic at the dealership took my car for a drive with me riding with him, and stated, 'the pulling and swaying you feel is normal. The way these cars are made were computerized this way.'. …”

NHTSA complaint #11234160, filed 2019-07, 16 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

71% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 865 and 13,500 miles.

57%0–1014%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10014%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,420 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2019220202202120222202322024202522026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Eclipse Cross 2WD1.5L 4-cylCVT252826$2,600
Eclipse Cross 4WD1.5L 4-cylCVT252625$2,700
Eclipse Cross ES 2WD1.5L 4-cylCVT262927$2,500
Eclipse Cross ES 4WD1.5L 4-cylCVT252826$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 108 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 108 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024728,0000526—Too new
2023539,0000527—Too new
2022813,3500527—Not enough data
2020534,0000527—Not enough data
2019137,4201—27—Not enough data
20181910,7442—27—Falling

All Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (Eclipse Cross ES 2WD, 1.5L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 26 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,420 miles and the middle half falls between 865 and 13,500 miles; 71% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.