Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2018–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Eclipse Cross across generations.
Average Score
84/100
Best Year
2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Score 88
Weakest Year
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Score 78
Every Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A well-built, unpretentious compact SUV that prioritizes durability and value over cutting-edge tech or performance.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment System · Turbocharger System
A well-warrantied and dependable compact SUV, provided you commit to its specific maintenance requirements.
Top risks: CVT Transmission Longevity · Infotainment System Glitches · Interior Trim Wear & Rattles
A straightforward and dependable compact SUV, offering exceptional warranty coverage for worry-free ownership.
Top risks: Infotainment System · CVT Transmission · Minor Interior Trim Quality
A practical and value-driven compact SUV, but the CVT's health is paramount for worry-free ownership.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Electrical / Infotainment System · Suspension Components
A practical and durable choice for the budget-conscious, especially if you need capable AWD, but don't expect premium refinement.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment System · Suspension Components
A conservative, practical, and highly dependable compact SUV that prioritizes longevity over bleeding-edge tech.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Turbocharger System · Electrical/Infotainment System
A practical, value-driven compact SUV offering commendable reliability, provided you address its initial model year quirks.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment and Electrical · Brake System Wear
A budget-friendly AWD option, but the CVT demands diligent service and electronic niggles can frustrate.
Top risks: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) · Infotainment System · Engine (Direct Injection Carbon Buildup)
Problems That Follow the Eclipse Cross Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Appears in 6 model years · 75% of generations
Infotainment System
Appears in 4 model years · 50% of generations
Suspension Components
Appears in 2 model years · 25% of generations
Turbocharger System
Appears in 2 model years · 25% of generations