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2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
0
Recalls
5
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has no recalls and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 5 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (2), forward collision avoidance (1), air bags (1).
- Vehicle
- 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 5
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
18.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
5 totalAIR BAGS
CRASHDec 24, 2025
I hit a deer head on going 70 miles per hour and the air bags never deployed
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 20, 2024
My soda bottle engaged the electronic emergency park brake while driving. The emergency brake will not release causing me not to be able to drive the vehicle.
ENGINE
FIREDec 1, 2023
The contact's son owned a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle, drove to a local convenience store, and parked ...
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ENGINE
Feb 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal thumping sound. The check eng...
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SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 4, 2021
THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN. I CAN HEAR THE MOTOR HOWEVER THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN AND THE SHIFTER DOES NOT STAY IN DRIVE. MY SISTER AND I WERE ON THE INTERSTATE AND SHE HANDED ME A DRINK AND HIT THE SHIFTER AND IT SLID INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PUSHING ...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2020 Mitsubishi models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have?
The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross are engine (2 reports), forward collision avoidance (1 reports), air bags (1 reports).
Does the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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