2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 351 on record.
2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross recalls 2
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system that detects pedestrians. Due to incorrect software, the FCM-ECU (Electronic Control Unit) may apply braking for longer than needed, even after a pedestrian is no longer detected.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FCM-ECU software with updated software, free of charge. The recall is began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-007.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Eclipse Cross vehicles and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system and/or an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system. The software for the Hydraulic Unit Electronic Control Uni…
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit-ECU software, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-008.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 124
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 124.
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system (heater, air conditioner, ventilation vents) when the blower motor is turned on.
Bulletin TSB-23-55-001 · Visibility/wiper · Feb 2026Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Bulletin TECH TALK 289 · Electrical System, Seat Belts · Nov 2025This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to remedy a Roof Rack Center cover detaching during use.
Bulletin TSB-25-51-001 · Structure · Apr 2025Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the description of the Sunroof Assembly maintenance procedure in the applicable Service Manual sections.
Bulletin TSB-25-42-001 · Structure · Jan 2025Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the windshield wiper and washer maintenance procedure in the applicable service manuals.
Bulletin TSB-24-51-003 · Visibility/wiper · Oct 2024Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides additional information for roof rack removal and installation in the applicable service manuals.
Bulletin TSB-24-51-002 · Structure · Oct 2024Service Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the torque for instrument panel assembly/reassembly in the applicable service manuals.
Bulletin TSB-24-52-002 · Structure · Oct 2024This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software to resolve several issues.
Bulletin TSB-19-54-013REV · Electrical System · Jul 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
Bulletin TSB-24-23-004 · Power Train · Jun 2024Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
Bulletin TECH TALK 279 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Structure · Mar 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ECLIPSE CROSS AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, 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 bot…
Transport Canada #2024554 · Sep 2024Other
On certain vehicles, an issue in the software used by the Electronic Control Unit responsible for managing the Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) feature may cause it to not operate as intended alerting the driver to brake unnecessarily in certain situations. If the driver attempts to brake while FCM is also activating, the vehicle may decelerate rapidly. This could create a si…
Transport Canada #2018507 · Sep 2018Other
On certain vehicles, an issue in the software that manages the brake system Hydraulic Unit may allow it to reset without warning and could cause some vehicle features to malfunction. If this were to occur while driving, the following features may be affected: automatic braking (if Automatic Cruise Control (ACC) and/or Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) is in operation), Antiloc…
Transport Canada #2018508 · Sep 2018Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Mitsubishi eclipse cross
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV produced by Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors. It slots between the RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport and Outlander in Mitsubishi's global crossover lineup. The first-generation model has been produced since October 2017. Since 2025, the second-generation model has been sold exclusively in Europe as a battery electric model based on the Renault Scénic E-Tech.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2018 Mitsubishi eclipse cross trims & engines on record
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