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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2018–2026 cover that year.

VIN prefixJA4

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Mitsubishi has sold the Eclipse Cross in the US since the 2018 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints. The 2018 has the most complaints of any model year (19). EPA rates it at 25–27 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2018–2026
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns2
Owner complaints60 at NHTSA
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at a glance

One generation in the data, 2018–2026: 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 60 owner complaints.

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GK
2018–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2018–2026)

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20182025
2018–2026

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

PlatformMitsubishi GS
EPA combined mpg25–27
NHTSA recalls2

Engines (EPA)

  • 1.5 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2018–2020, 2022–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • CVT (2018–2020, 2022–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (18)Air bags (11)Brakes (9)

Mentions in 60 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · GKJA4AT5AA?JZ······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, built in Okazaki, Aichi
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Eclipse Cross model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 2 campaigns on file for Eclipse Cross model years 2018–2026, and the 2018 shows up in more of them than any other year (2), ahead of the 2019 (1). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2018
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2018 and 2019 hold 32 of the 60 complaints, or 53%. Tap any bar or generation.

60NHTSA complaints, 2018–2026
9mention a crash
2mention a fire
6injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearGK: 60 complaints · most for the 2018 (19)

Top complaint areas · GK

Mentions in 60 complaints, 2018–2026.

Electrical system18
Air bags11
Brakes9
Engine and cooling9
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)9
Steering7
Crashes 9Fires 2Injuries 6

2018–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2018 is the outlier. On its own it has 19 of the GK’s 60 complaints (32%), more than any other Eclipse Cross model year, and owners across the generation name electrical system most often (18 mentions), then air bags (11).

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

Eclipse Cross complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every Eclipse Cross version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

60complaints, 2018–2026
9mention a crash
2mention a fire
6injuries reported
1complaint reports a death
Most complaints: 2018 (19), 2019 (13), 2022 (7)
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2018 · 19 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 1 · injuries 2 · complaints reporting a death 1

Electrical system8
Service brakes5
Unknown or other4
Engine3
Air bags2

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Eclipse Cross CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 28 Eclipse Cross versions for model years 2018–2026. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 327 g/mi (2023). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

GK2018–2026

25–27 mpg · CO₂ 327–353 g/mi

2025
26combined MPG
339CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,600EPA yearly fuel cost
4/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: 2WD · Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo — 26 MPG · 339 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
250300350400450202020252018 · Gas: 3272019 · Gas: 3272020 · Gas: 3272022 · Gas: 3272023 · Gas: 3272024 · Gas: 3392025 · Gas: 3392026 · Gas: 339
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Eclipse Cross vs Ford Escape vs Honda HR-V

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2018–2026. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Eclipse Cross, against 51 for the Ford Escape and 12 for the Honda HR-V. Pick a range to compare.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints
60
EPA combined mpg
25–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.5 L
Also listed
turbo
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2024)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 18
  2. Air bags 11
  3. Brakes 9

Ford Escape

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
51
NHTSA owner complaints
5,409
EPA combined mpg
23–41
Engines (EPA)
3-cyl 1.5 L · 4-cyl 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 L
Also listed
turbo, hybrid, plug-in hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2024)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 2,344
  2. Structure and body 982
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 809

Honda HR-V

Model years 2018–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
12
NHTSA owner complaints
1,482
EPA combined mpg
27–31
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 1.8, 2.0 L
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
5★ overall (2024)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors) 431
  2. Electrical system 229
  3. Steering 157

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an Eclipse Cross

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Blue Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (first generation) SUV, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Locate the Eclipse Cross's VIN at the lower driver's side windshield. Door jamb sticker and a B-pillar label between the front and rear doors are secondary locations. Eclipse Cross was significantly updated for 2022 with a new rear end design, verify the VIN decode confirms the styling generation being sold, as pre-2022 and post-2022 units have different body panels.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VIN questions

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2018 leads with 19, ahead of the 2019 (13) and 2022 (7). Those first two alone make up 53% of the 60 Eclipse Cross complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 2 vehicle campaigns for model years 2018–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

What fuel economy does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2018–2026 Eclipse Cross at 25–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross compare with the Ford Escape and Honda HR-V on recalls?

For 2018–2026 models the Eclipse Cross has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford Escape has 51, the Honda HR-V 12. Complaints run 60, 5,409 and 1,482 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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