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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2018 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2018 90 · 2019 88

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202564/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 0 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

201988/100
Buy

13 complaints · 1 recalls

201890/100
Buybest year

19 complaints · 2 recalls

201264/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 0 recalls

201164/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2018?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.