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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
6Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV aimed at value-conscious buyers who want a stylish, practical five-passenger vehicle without the premium price tag. Slotting between the Outlander Sport and the larger Outlander in Mitsubishi's lineup, it targets young families and commuters who prioritize everyday versatility. From its 2019 debut through 2025, it has carved out a modest but loyal footprint in one of America's most competitive segments.

VERDICT

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Eclipse Cross as a competent, inoffensive compact crossover that delivers reasonable practicality and a distinctive exterior design. Most find it adequately equipped for everyday use, though they tend to note that it does not lead the segment in any single performance dimension. The overall tone is positive but measured, positioning it as a sensible rather than exciting choice.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 18.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15931

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 2Electrical System 2Power Train 1Structure 1Steering 1Engine 1

Other Eclipse Cross years

Rivals in SUV (2022)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15931), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2022. Class rank 35 of 135 in SUV 2022. Methodology · Disclosure