CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls
Brakes May Engage Too Long, Raising Rear-End Crash Risk
Some Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander Sport, Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles have a Forward Collision Mitigation system with software that can detect pedestrians.
Braking Safety Systems May Fail to Activate in a Crash
Some vehicles may have incorrect software in the hydraulic brake control unit.
Most common 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
What owners report
The problem: You can drive fast or slow and at any given moment, the car display all alarms like the adaptive cruise control, emergency brake, engine. All the lights start to blink inside the car, there is a beep with those lights. The steering wheel does not move, gets locked, the brakes get locked (you cannot move the steer wheel or press the brakes), the engine starts to make a rattling sound and the car starts to bounce, then slowly the car starts shutting down until its off. This problem has been happening since I bought the car brand new on 2018. At the beginning, the car was inside the dealership ever so often to try to fix that problem. That recall was presented in other VIN number
While parked, ASC system service required indicator light came on. Car was then disabled and unable to be started for approximately 1-2 hours. That happened twice in 2023. While driving on the highway in 2025, ASC system service required, abs system service required, four wheel drive system service required, power steering system service required indicator lights all came on and total loss of power steering while driving approximately 40-50mph.
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
My streeing locked up while I was going 40mph. Almost crashed the car into another car. My electric brake system light keeps blanking at me when my streeing locked up on me as well.
The contact owns a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated she was turning off the vehicle and shifted gears to park, when exiting the front driver's side, the vehicle began to roll backward and the front driver's side door knocked her down. The contact stated the emergency brakes were not applied. The contact stated the vehicle began to roll over her and her hair and left shoulder got caught under the front driver side tire. The contact was unable to move and was caught under the front driver's side tire for 45 minutes until a bystander heard her yeller out for help. The contact sustained injuries on her compression contractions on her 12th thoracic vertebra, left ear, emotional
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross questions
Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Brakes May Engage Too Long, Raising Rear-End Crash Risk; Braking Safety Systems May Fail to Activate in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Service Brakes (5), Unknown Or Other (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.