Model-year record
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Complaints filed
5
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
26
EPA estimate
Known issues
Engine issues lead owner complaints (40% of 5 reports), followed by air bags (20%).
Share of all 5 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11563612, ODI 11644911.
Individual complaint reports(5)
Showing the 5 most recent reportsAir BagsJan 2026 · ODI 11708711 · crashDetails +Close −
I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed
- Reported
- Jan 2026
- Incident date
- Dec 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash
EngineFeb 2025 · ODI 11644911Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal thumping sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected by the dealer after the first failure, and the contact was informed that the failure might be caused by bad gasoline. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
- Reported
- Feb 2025
- Incident date
- Feb 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Forward Collision AvoidanceDec 2024 · ODI 11632029Details +Close −
My soda bottle engaged the electronic emergency park brake while driving. The emergency brake will not release causing me not to be able to drive the vehicle.
- Reported
- Dec 2024
- Incident date
- Dec 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineJan 2024 · ODI 11563612 · fireDetails +Close −
The contact's son owned a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked the vehicle. The contact was exiting the convenience store and noticed a fire exiting from the front hood of the vehicle. The store employee gave the contact's son a fire extinguisher, however the flames were too intense. The fire department and the police were called. The fire department extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. A fire and police report was filed. The convenience store's concrete and trash can were damaged. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
- Reported
- Jan 2024
- Incident date
- Dec 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Fire
SeatsMay 2021 · ODI 11414884Details +Close −
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN. I CAN HEAR THE MOTOR HOWEVER THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN AND THE SHIFTER DOES NOT STAY IN DRIVE. MY SISTER AND I WERE ON THE INTERSTATE AND SHE HANDED ME A DRINK AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON.THE HEATED SEATS DO NOT HEAT PROPERLY.
- Reported
- May 2021
- Incident date
- Apr 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross ES 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 | 29 | 27 |
| Eclipse Cross ES 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 25 | 28 | 26 |
| Eclipse Cross 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 25 | 28 | 26 |
| Eclipse Cross 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 25 | 26 | 25 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Owners filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The most-reported problem areas are Engine (40% of complaints) and air bags (20%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross between 25 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.