Owners have filed 16 complaints
about the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with NHTSA between 2024 and 2026.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 31
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
75% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 2024 compares with every other Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
318.8%
3 crashes, 0 fires
Brakes
318.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 28,000 mi
Airbags
318.8%
3 crashes, 0 fires
Other & Unspecified
212.5%
Electrical System
212.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Seats
16.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
16.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
16.3%
Median failure at 28,000 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2024peak 4Aug 2026
Recalls on the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2024554258,000 units in Canada
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words and abbreviations listed on the label for "TIRES", "RIMS", "WITH", "FR" and "RR" and appear in English only, when they should be listed as "TIRES/PNEUS", "RIMS/JANTES", "WITH/AVEC", "FR/AVT" and "RR/ARR". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Mitsubishi has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Oshkosh, WICrash
AIR BAGS
While attempting to park head-on into a parking stall, the car suddenly excellerated at high speed and hit a parking barrier head on. At no time prior to hitting the parking barrier did the drive touch the excellerator pedal. Although the entire front end of the vehicle was totalled into a "V" shape the air bags never deployed. Driver attempted to brake but it was too late, happened too fast. After the impact and with the brake pedal fully engaged the car was still moving. A passerby jumped into the passenger seat and was abel to put the car into park. Police were notified but no accident report was issued according to the responding officier becasue it happened on private property.
NHTSA complaint #11758590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oshkosh, WICrash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
While attempting to park head-on into a parking stall, the car suddenly excellerated at high speed and hit a parking barrier head on. At no time prior to hitting the parking barrier did the drive touch the excellerator pedal. Although the entire front end of the vehicle was totalled into a "V" shape the air bags never deployed. Driver attempted to brake but it was too late, happened too fast. After the impact and with the brake pedal fully engaged the car was still moving. A passerby jumped into the passenger seat and was abel to put the car into park. Police were notified but no accident report was issued according to the responding officier becasue it happened on private property.
NHTSA complaint #11758590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While attempting to park head-on into a parking stall, the car suddenly excellerated at high speed and hit a parking barrier head on. At no time prior to hitting the parking barrier did the drive touch the excellerator pedal. Although the entire front end of the vehicle was totalled into a "V" shape the air bags never deployed. Driver attempted to brake but it was too late, happened too fast. After the impact and with the brake pedal fully engaged the car was still moving. A passerby jumped into the passenger seat and was abel to put the car into park. Police were notified but no accident report was issued according to the responding officier becasue it happened on private property.
NHTSA complaint #11758590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OHCrash1 injured
SEATS
The day after I purchased this car I returned to dealership bc my phone would not connect which was the single reason for choosing this car, I was promised it was a simple update problem over the next few weeks I realized there were more issues with the electrical system as if the car had a mind of its own. The dealership promised everything and delivered nothing the phone never connected to the car Mitsubishi blamed the dealership the dealership playing Mitsubishi everybody took my money and laughed their way to the bank nobody picks the problem and everyone ignored me for whatever reason lemon law didn't apply because the car never went in for service it was all "remote" and upload download updates ECT... Months went by and no one would help the car already cost me a fortune bc of all the lies the dealer made and their refusal to return my trade in after repeatedly asking since their vehicle did not work. I have the upgraded model w all the extra safety features however when I was involved in a hit n skip several weeks ago not one single air bag deployed, the car did not recognize the collision nor did it automatically contact emergency services. I was driving approx 35 MPH and slammed by a old full size pickup truck coming out of a parking aggressively trying to get away impacting the passenger front quarter panel and door driving the wheel wheel into the tire. Everyone who sees the car or sees pictures thinks the car is totaled the impact was so hard a aluminum thermos filled with iced tea with grown from the passenger seat on top of the dashboard almost breaking the windshield yet the car did not detect a collision I have emails after email alerting the dealer and manufacturer this car was dangerous and not working correctly and no one would respond now it is obvious the car has NOT BEEN FIXED YET honestly I don't want it they would not listen now they can see for themselves and take it back it's DANGEROUS BEEN DANGEROUS WILL ALWAYS BE DANGEROUS
NHTSA complaint #11668358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OHCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The day after I purchased this car I returned to dealership bc my phone would not connect which was the single reason for choosing this car, I was promised it was a simple update problem over the next few weeks I realized there were more issues with the electrical system as if the car had a mind of its own. The dealership promised everything and delivered nothing the phone never connected to the car Mitsubishi blamed the dealership the dealership playing Mitsubishi everybody took my money and laughed their way to the bank nobody picks the problem and everyone ignored me for whatever reason lemon law didn't apply because the car never went in for service it was all "remote" and upload download updates ECT... Months went by and no one would help the car already cost me a fortune bc of all the lies the dealer made and their refusal to return my trade in after repeatedly asking since their vehicle did not work. I have the upgraded model w all the extra safety features however when I was involved in a hit n skip several weeks ago not one single air bag deployed, the car did not recognize the collision nor did it automatically contact emergency services. I was driving approx 35 MPH and slammed by a old full size pickup truck coming out of a parking aggressively trying to get away impacting the passenger front quarter panel and door driving the wheel wheel into the tire. Everyone who sees the car or sees pictures thinks the car is totaled the impact was so hard a aluminum thermos filled with iced tea with grown from the passenger seat on top of the dashboard almost breaking the windshield yet the car did not detect a collision I have emails after email alerting the dealer and manufacturer this car was dangerous and not working correctly and no one would respond now it is obvious the car has NOT BEEN FIXED YET honestly I don't want it they would not listen now they can see for themselves and take it back it's DANGEROUS BEEN DANGEROUS WILL ALWAYS BE DANGEROUS
NHTSA complaint #11668358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OHCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The day after I purchased this car I returned to dealership bc my phone would not connect which was the single reason for choosing this car, I was promised it was a simple update problem over the next few weeks I realized there were more issues with the electrical system as if the car had a mind of its own. The dealership promised everything and delivered nothing the phone never connected to the car Mitsubishi blamed the dealership the dealership playing Mitsubishi everybody took my money and laughed their way to the bank nobody picks the problem and everyone ignored me for whatever reason lemon law didn't apply because the car never went in for service it was all "remote" and upload download updates ECT... Months went by and no one would help the car already cost me a fortune bc of all the lies the dealer made and their refusal to return my trade in after repeatedly asking since their vehicle did not work. I have the upgraded model w all the extra safety features however when I was involved in a hit n skip several weeks ago not one single air bag deployed, the car did not recognize the collision nor did it automatically contact emergency services. I was driving approx 35 MPH and slammed by a old full size pickup truck coming out of a parking aggressively trying to get away impacting the passenger front quarter panel and door driving the wheel wheel into the tire. Everyone who sees the car or sees pictures thinks the car is totaled the impact was so hard a aluminum thermos filled with iced tea with grown from the passenger seat on top of the dashboard almost breaking the windshield yet the car did not detect a collision I have emails after email alerting the dealer and manufacturer this car was dangerous and not working correctly and no one would respond now it is obvious the car has NOT BEEN FIXED YET honestly I don't want it they would not listen now they can see for themselves and take it back it's DANGEROUS BEEN DANGEROUS WILL ALWAYS BE DANGEROUS
NHTSA complaint #11668358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Oshkosh, WICrash
AIR BAGS
While attempting to park head-on into a parking stall, the car suddenly excellerated at high speed and hit a parking barrier head on. At no time prior to hitting the parking barrier did the drive touch the excellerator pedal. Although the entire front end of the vehicle was totalled into a "V" shape the air bags never deployed. Driver attempted to brake but it was too late, happened too fast. After the impact and with the brake pedal fully engaged the car was still moving. A passerby jumped into the passenger seat and was abel to put the car into park. Police were notified but no accident report was issued according to the responding officier becasue it happened on private property.
NHTSA complaint #11758590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oshkosh, WICrash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
While attempting to park head-on into a parking stall, the car suddenly excellerated at high speed and hit a parking barrier head on. At no time prior to hitting the parking barrier did the drive touch the excellerator pedal. Although the entire front end of the vehicle was totalled into a "V" shape the air bags never deployed. Driver attempted to brake but it was too late, happened too fast. After the impact and with the brake pedal fully engaged the car was still moving. A passerby jumped into the passenger seat and was abel to put the car into park. Police were notified but no accident report was issued according to the responding officier becasue it happened on private property.
NHTSA complaint #11758590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
While attempting to park head-on into a parking stall, the car suddenly excellerated at high speed and hit a parking barrier head on. At no time prior to hitting the parking barrier did the drive touch the excellerator pedal. Although the entire front end of the vehicle was totalled into a "V" shape the air bags never deployed. Driver attempted to brake but it was too late, happened too fast. After the impact and with the brake pedal fully engaged the car was still moving. A passerby jumped into the passenger seat and was abel to put the car into park. Police were notified but no accident report was issued according to the responding officier becasue it happened on private property.
NHTSA complaint #11758590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reston, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased this vehicle brand new, and since the beginning I have experienced a problem with the air conditioning system. The A/C compressor turns on and off approximately every five seconds while the air conditioning is operating. This constant cycling appears abnormal and affects the system's performance and the overall driving experience. I have taken the vehicle to the authorized dealership on three separate occasions to have the issue inspected. Each time, I was told that this behavior is "normal" and that no repairs were necessary. However, I do not believe this is normal operation for a new vehicle, especially considering the extremely frequent compressor cycling. I am concerned that this may indicate a defect in the air conditioning system or another related component that could lead to premature wear or failure. Despite multiple visits to the dealership, the issue remains unresolved. I am submitting this complaint so the issue can be investigated and to determine whether other owners are experiencing the same problem.
NHTSA complaint #11755296 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesBeckley, WV
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse in cold weather. The contact stated that the brakes were frozen. The contact attempted to rock the vehicle to release the brakes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact stated that there was water in the parking brake cable line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Greenbrier Ford, Inc. Service (1686 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg, WV 24901), where it was determined that the parking brake had seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000,
NHTSA complaint #11714402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesBeckley, WV
PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse in cold weather. The contact stated that the brakes were frozen. The contact attempted to rock the vehicle to release the brakes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact stated that there was water in the parking brake cable line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Greenbrier Ford, Inc. Service (1686 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg, WV 24901), where it was determined that the parking brake had seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000,
NHTSA complaint #11714402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesBeckley, WV
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse in cold weather. The contact stated that the brakes were frozen. The contact attempted to rock the vehicle to release the brakes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact stated that there was water in the parking brake cable line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Greenbrier Ford, Inc. Service (1686 Jefferson St N, Lewisburg, WV 24901), where it was determined that the parking brake had seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000,
NHTSA complaint #11714402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Novi, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle had been parked for 24 hours and the next day I went to get something out of the vehicle and couldn’t get in with key fin I then used the manual key and the inside of vehicle had a fire from radio to the rear view mirror burned down as if it was a manufactured issue
NHTSA complaint #11689602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apopka, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Me and my kids were on the way to the store and the front part of my panoramic sunroof exploded from the inside out. I took it to my dealership and the company is denying that it is a manufacturer issue. I have seen articles where this is a known issue for these types of sunroof. I didn't hit anything, nothing flew from a vehicle and hit my car, and nothing fell on my car. There was no warning light or indicator that went off in the car. My husband did get a weird email from Mitsubishi stating there was something wrong, but unable to detect what it was on 08/13 and then this happens on 08/23.
NHTSA complaint #11682951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apopka, FL
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Me and my kids were on the way to the store and the front part of my panoramic sunroof exploded from the inside out. I took it to my dealership and the company is denying that it is a manufacturer issue. I have seen articles where this is a known issue for these types of sunroof. I didn't hit anything, nothing flew from a vehicle and hit my car, and nothing fell on my car. There was no warning light or indicator that went off in the car. My husband did get a weird email from Mitsubishi stating there was something wrong, but unable to detect what it was on 08/13 and then this happens on 08/23.
NHTSA complaint #11682951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OHCrash1 injured
SEATS
The day after I purchased this car I returned to dealership bc my phone would not connect which was the single reason for choosing this car, I was promised it was a simple update problem over the next few weeks I realized there were more issues with the electrical system as if the car had a mind of its own. The dealership promised everything and delivered nothing the phone never connected to the car Mitsubishi blamed the dealership the dealership playing Mitsubishi everybody took my money and laughed their way to the bank nobody picks the problem and everyone ignored me for whatever reason lemon law didn't apply because the car never went in for service it was all "remote" and upload download updates ECT... Months went by and no one would help the car already cost me a fortune bc of all the lies the dealer made and their refusal to return my trade in after repeatedly asking since their vehicle did not work. I have the upgraded model w all the extra safety features however when I was involved in a hit n skip several weeks ago not one single air bag deployed, the car did not recognize the collision nor did it automatically contact emergency services. I was driving approx 35 MPH and slammed by a old full size pickup truck coming out of a parking aggressively trying to get away impacting the passenger front quarter panel and door driving the wheel wheel into the tire. Everyone who sees the car or sees pictures thinks the car is totaled the impact was so hard a aluminum thermos filled with iced tea with grown from the passenger seat on top of the dashboard almost breaking the windshield yet the car did not detect a collision I have emails after email alerting the dealer and manufacturer this car was dangerous and not working correctly and no one would respond now it is obvious the car has NOT BEEN FIXED YET honestly I don't want it they would not listen now they can see for themselves and take it back it's DANGEROUS BEEN DANGEROUS WILL ALWAYS BE DANGEROUS
NHTSA complaint #11668358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OHCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The day after I purchased this car I returned to dealership bc my phone would not connect which was the single reason for choosing this car, I was promised it was a simple update problem over the next few weeks I realized there were more issues with the electrical system as if the car had a mind of its own. The dealership promised everything and delivered nothing the phone never connected to the car Mitsubishi blamed the dealership the dealership playing Mitsubishi everybody took my money and laughed their way to the bank nobody picks the problem and everyone ignored me for whatever reason lemon law didn't apply because the car never went in for service it was all "remote" and upload download updates ECT... Months went by and no one would help the car already cost me a fortune bc of all the lies the dealer made and their refusal to return my trade in after repeatedly asking since their vehicle did not work. I have the upgraded model w all the extra safety features however when I was involved in a hit n skip several weeks ago not one single air bag deployed, the car did not recognize the collision nor did it automatically contact emergency services. I was driving approx 35 MPH and slammed by a old full size pickup truck coming out of a parking aggressively trying to get away impacting the passenger front quarter panel and door driving the wheel wheel into the tire. Everyone who sees the car or sees pictures thinks the car is totaled the impact was so hard a aluminum thermos filled with iced tea with grown from the passenger seat on top of the dashboard almost breaking the windshield yet the car did not detect a collision I have emails after email alerting the dealer and manufacturer this car was dangerous and not working correctly and no one would respond now it is obvious the car has NOT BEEN FIXED YET honestly I don't want it they would not listen now they can see for themselves and take it back it's DANGEROUS BEEN DANGEROUS WILL ALWAYS BE DANGEROUS
NHTSA complaint #11668358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toledo, OHCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The day after I purchased this car I returned to dealership bc my phone would not connect which was the single reason for choosing this car, I was promised it was a simple update problem over the next few weeks I realized there were more issues with the electrical system as if the car had a mind of its own. The dealership promised everything and delivered nothing the phone never connected to the car Mitsubishi blamed the dealership the dealership playing Mitsubishi everybody took my money and laughed their way to the bank nobody picks the problem and everyone ignored me for whatever reason lemon law didn't apply because the car never went in for service it was all "remote" and upload download updates ECT... Months went by and no one would help the car already cost me a fortune bc of all the lies the dealer made and their refusal to return my trade in after repeatedly asking since their vehicle did not work. I have the upgraded model w all the extra safety features however when I was involved in a hit n skip several weeks ago not one single air bag deployed, the car did not recognize the collision nor did it automatically contact emergency services. I was driving approx 35 MPH and slammed by a old full size pickup truck coming out of a parking aggressively trying to get away impacting the passenger front quarter panel and door driving the wheel wheel into the tire. Everyone who sees the car or sees pictures thinks the car is totaled the impact was so hard a aluminum thermos filled with iced tea with grown from the passenger seat on top of the dashboard almost breaking the windshield yet the car did not detect a collision I have emails after email alerting the dealer and manufacturer this car was dangerous and not working correctly and no one would respond now it is obvious the car has NOT BEEN FIXED YET honestly I don't want it they would not listen now they can see for themselves and take it back it's DANGEROUS BEEN DANGEROUS WILL ALWAYS BE DANGEROUS
NHTSA complaint #11668358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarksburg, WVCrash
AIR BAGS
Wrecked and no emergency buttons would work nor did then the air bag didnt deploy when it should of. It busted but didnt come out
NHTSA complaint #11573212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarksburg, WVCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
Wrecked and no emergency buttons would work nor did then the air bag didnt deploy when it should of. It busted but didnt come out
NHTSA complaint #11573212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.