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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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

0Recalls
5Complaints
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 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, an strong 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
  • 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 19471

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech3.5/10
Defect record18.75/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability 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 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

2reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsService Brakes 2Electrical System 2Air Bags 2Parking Brake 1Power Train 1Unknown Or Other 1

Other Eclipse Cross years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19471), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2024. Class rank 108 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure