Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a five-seat SUV powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 73 kW, with a top speed of 170 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 45 g/km. Measuring 4,543 mm in length and weighing 1,975 kg, it has been in production since 1990. The model has been subject to one recall in the EU Safety Gate database and three recalls in the United States.

Technical data
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors Corporation
ProductionFrom 1990
Body typeSUV
FuelPetrol
Kerb weight1,795 kg
Displacement1,499 cc
Cylinders4
Top speed170 km/h
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)9 l/100 km
Dimensions and layout
Length4,470 mm
Width1,860 mm
Height1,570 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (from registration data). 16 variants.

Engine variants for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic10.2 l/100 km1990–1994
1.8 l · 4-cylPetrolManual9.8 l/100 km1990–1994
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual11.5 l/100 km1990–1999
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10.5 l/100 km1990–1999
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10.4 l/100 km1990–1999
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic11 l/100 km1990–1999
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic11.9 l/100 km1991–1999
2.0 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic12.7 l/100 km1991–1999
2.4 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic11.2 l/100 km2000–2005
2.4 l · 4-cylPetrolManual10.2 l/100 km2000–2012
2.4 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic10.9 l/100 km2001–2012
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic11.8 l/100 km2000
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolManual11.2 l/100 km2000–2005
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic11.4 l/100 km2001–2005
3.8 l · 6-cylPetrolManual12.4 l/100 km2006–2010
3.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic11.9 l/100 km2006–2012

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 110 complaints for the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, most often about electrical system, unknown or other, service brakes, air bags. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 3 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-10-01

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V620000 · reported 14/09/2018

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V620000 · reported 14/09/2018

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V621000 · reported 14/09/2018

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a rated top speed of 170 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 4,470 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall.
How much does the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross weigh?
The Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a kerb weight of about 1,795 kg.
How many seats does the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have?
The Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 5 seats.