2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical342.9%
- Body & structure114.3%
- Engine114.3%
- Powertrain (other)114.3%
- Steering114.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
My 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE has developed a localized area of unresponsive touch input in the lower-center portion of the infotainment touchscreen. The display itself continues to function normally, but touch commands do not register in the affected area. The failure is repeatable and appears to be a hardware/touchscreen digitizer failure. This creates a safety and vehicle-operation concern because the touchscreen is also used to access and adjust vehicle settings and functions, not just entertainment. When controls are located within the unresponsive area, those settings cannot be adjusted. One specific concern is the vehicle's power-folding mirror setting. If the touchscreen becomes unresponsive in the area needed to access or adjust this setting, the driver may be unable to change the mirror-folding configuration. In cold weather, the mirrors can potentially freeze while folded, creating an operational and visibility concern. I have found other reports of similar touchscreen failures on 2022 Eclipse Cross vehicles. I also found Mitsubishi TSB-25-54-002/TIN-25-54-001 concerning unresponsive SDA2 touchscreens on certain 2020–2022 Mitsubishi vehicles. Mitsubishi identified a touchscreen durability issue and extended coverage to 7 years/unlimited mileage for affected vehicles. I understand the Eclipse Cross is not specifically listed in that bulletin, but I am requesting that NHTSA document this complaint and investigate whether a recurring touchscreen/digitizer defect affects Eclipse Cross vehicles and can result in loss of access to vehicle settings or other vehicle functions.
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and turning on the A/C, the vehicle made an abnormal loud sound and shut off inadvertently. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle with the A/C turned on, the failure reoccurred. Upon investigating the failure online, the contact became aware that the vehicle was turning off because the A/C was engaged. The contact turned off the A/C, restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,350.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
The Wind blew the passenger side panels off my car while driving. It even took some of the clips from the car. Safe panels should be tested for extreme wind and should not have fallen off
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
the vehicle has steered to the right since I purchased the car with under 20 miles. at 16504 while the car is in park and on there is this strong vibration throughout the whole vehicle.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
There is times when driving that the transmission jerks when I press the pedal, like the car is slipping when acceleration. I have 76,600 miles on it.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
the vehicle has steered to the right since I purchased the car with under 20 miles. at 16504 while the car is in park and on there is this strong vibration throughout the whole vehicle.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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