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2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls and problems

2 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

2
recalls
19
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross recalls

Forward collision avoidance: software, pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 18V620000 · reported September 14, 2018 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 9,166 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
The 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.

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control · Electronic stability control (ESC) · Electrical system: software · Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

NHTSA campaign 18V621000 · reported September 14, 2018 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 58,916 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 Unit (ECU) may be incorrect, possibly preventing the intervention of a safety system such as automatic emergency braking, Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), or the Brake Auto Hold (BAH) function when any of these systems are in use.
The risk
If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 23, 2025 · Power train

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…

Jul 24, 2025 · Electrical system

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…

May 16, 2024 · Engine

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

Oct 29, 2022 · Electrical system

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.

Feb 22, 2022 · Power train · 10,087 miles

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…

Eclipse Cross model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 21911
2019 11330
2020 0511

All Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the most recent reported on September 14, 2018 (Forward collision avoidance: software, pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition, Electrical system: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (8 complaints), followed by service brakes (5).
How many 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 19 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 23, 2025.