MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS · model year

2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS

6 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2022MITSUBISHIECLIPSE CROSS carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 4/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2022 ECLIPSE CROSS is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by engine (1) and steering (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.

NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2022 ECLIPSE CROSS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.

6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS - NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 4.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

6 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 - Top NCAP rating · Front: 4/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
ENGINE1
STEERING1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1

Recent Complaints

20250812UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The center touchscreen display in my 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE has developed multiple unresponsive areas, particularly in spots that are frequently used. The unit powers on and displays images, but the touch input does not work in certain sections, making it difficult or impossible to operate important features like navigation, phone pairing, and climate settings through the screen. This failure has the potential to affect safety because the unresponsive areas make it harder to change settings while driving, which can increase driver distraction. It may also impact the visibility and use of the backup camera interface in some cases. The issue appeared gradually over the last few months, and the exact cause is unknown. There were no warning lights or messages before the failure. The problem has been confirmed by the driver and is scheduled for inspection by a Mitsubishi dealership. The component is still in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. Mitsubishi has iss

20241115STRUCTURE:BODY

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

20230323ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Mileage: 13,350

20220429ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

20220429ENGINE

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.

20220429STEERING

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS have?
The 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS?
The 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 4/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS?
The most-complained component for the 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and STEERING.
Is the 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.