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Mitsubishi Eclipse

SUV · 2010–2012

2010–2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2010–2012 pictured. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.

2025GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.3× usual, mostly engine and power train

Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 3 serious complaints of 4, the most about engine (1) and power train (1); 1.3× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2025 vehicles.

4 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 25–26 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars

2024GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual

Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 4 serious complaints of 7, the most about air bags (3) and collision avoidance (2); 1.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2024 vehicles.

7 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 25–26 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars

2023GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.6× usual

Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 3 serious complaints of 5, the most about structure (1) and engine (1); 0.6× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2023 vehicles.

5 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 25–27 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars

2022GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual

Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 3 serious complaints of 7, the most about power train (1) and structure (1); 0.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2022 vehicles.

7 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 25–27 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars

2020GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual

Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 4 serious complaints of 5, the most about engine (2) and air bags (1); 0.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2020 vehicles.

5 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 25–27 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars

2019GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.1× usual

12 serious complaints of 13, the most about air bags (4) and power train (3); 1.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2019 vehicles. 1 recall.

What owners report

“The contact owned a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, he became aware that the vehicle was not responding to operator inputs—acceleration, braking, or steering.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Mar 2025

13 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–27 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated

2018GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.1× usual

15 serious complaints of 19, the most about brakes (5) and engine (3); 1.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2018 vehicles. 2 recalls.

What owners report

“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”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, May 2024

19 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–27 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated

2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual

7 serious complaints of 8, the most about air bags (4) and brakes (2); 0.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2012 vehicles.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the driver and passenger air bags were visibly exposed from the air bag compartment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Nov 2019

8 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 19–23 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features

2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.1× usual

1 serious complaints of 1, the most about air bags (1); 0.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2011 vehicles.

1 owner complaint · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 19–23 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features

2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.1× usual

1 serious complaints of 1, the most about brakes (1); 0.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles.

1 owner complaint · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 19–23 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2027 ——— 5 of 5 0 0 — —
2026 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD25–26 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 — —
2025 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD, FWD25–26 mpg 5 of 5 0 4 Engine (1) —
2024 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD, FWD25–26 mpg 5 of 5 0 7 Air bags (3) —
2023 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD, FWD25–27 mpg 5 of 5 0 5 Exterior lighting (2) —
2022 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD, FWD25–27 mpg 5 of 5 0 7 Electrical system (3) —
2020 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD, FWD25–27 mpg 5 of 5 0 5 Engine (2) —
2019 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD, FWD25–27 mpg Not rated 1 13 Electrical system (4) —
2018 1.5L 4-cyl turbo4WD, FWD25–27 mpg Not rated 2 19 Electrical system (8) —
2012 2.4L 4-cyl
3.8L 6-cyl
manual available
FWD19–23 mpg Not rated 0 8 Air bags (4) —
2011 2.4L 4-cyl
3.8L 6-cyl
manual available
FWD19–23 mpg Not rated 0 1 Air bags (1) —
2010 2.4L 4-cyl
3.8L 6-cyl
manual available
FWD19–23 mpg Not rated 0 1 Service brakes (1) —

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Trims and features

201020112012

Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.8L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD

2012 Eclipse trims

Spyder

base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mitsubishi reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mitsubishi aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS SUV ICE FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS SUV ICE AWD5 NoNo 00
2026 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS SUV N/A AWD5 Standard & OptionalOptional 00
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV AWD5 Standard & OptionalOptional 04
2024 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD5 Standard & OptionalOptional 07
2024 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV FWD5 Standard & OptionalOptional 07
2023 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD5 StandardOptional 05
2023 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV FWD5 StandardOptional 05
2022 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 07
2022 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 07
2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 05
2020 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 05
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 113
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 113
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 219
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 219
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 HB FWDNot Rated NoNo 08
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder C FWDNot Rated NoNo 08
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 HB FWDNot Rated NoNo 01
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder C FWDNot Rated NoNo 00
2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback 3-DR w/SABNot Rated NoNo 01
2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible w/SABNot Rated NoNo 01

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2026Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2025Eclipse Cross 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2025Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2025Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2024Eclipse Cross 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2024Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2024Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2023Eclipse Cross 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2023Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2023Eclipse Cross ES 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 27
2023Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2022Eclipse Cross 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2022Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2022Eclipse Cross ES 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 27
2022Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2020Eclipse Cross 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2020Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2020Eclipse Cross ES 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 27
2020Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2019Eclipse Cross 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2019Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2019Eclipse Cross ES 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 27
2019Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2018Eclipse Cross 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2018Eclipse Cross 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 25
2018Eclipse Cross ES 2WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 27
2018Eclipse Cross ES 4WDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 26
2012EclipseAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
20–23
2012Eclipse SpyderAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
19–23
2011EclipseAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
20–23
2011Eclipse SpyderAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
19–23
2010EclipseAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L
19–23
2010Eclipse SpyderAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L
Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L
19–22

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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