NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Safety Ratings
The 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross achieves a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, a strong performance that is a key component of its 83/100 NHTSA Safety Index. This places the vehicle in the Strong safety band. Its recall record is clean, with no federal safety recalls issued to date. However, the vehicle's avoidance technology sub-score does temper the overall index.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross AWD SUV received a 5-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, based on NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ranks 106 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 83 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 18.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 106 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The 2024 Eclipse Cross AWD SUV tells a mixed but ultimately positive safety story when the numbers are examined year over year. The NHTSA Safety Index fell six points from the 2023 model year's 89/100 to 83/100, yet both years remain in the Strong band. The drop is traceable not to crash-test performance, which is strong, but to the avoidance-tech sub-score of 3.5 out of 10. Lane departure warning is listed as optional rather than standard, and that gap costs meaningful points in the avoidance category. The crash-protection sub-score of 61 out of 70 reflects the excellent NHTSA results: a 5-star overall, a 5-star side rating, and 4-star frontal and rollover scores. The rollover risk of 19 percent with a No Tip dynamic result is a reassuring pairing. The defect record sub-score of 18.75 out of 20 reflects the zero-recall standing, which is the cleanest possible outcome for a model year now circulating on the used market. The five unverified complaints on file are a low volume for a vehicle of this age. In sum, the 2024 year stands on strong crash hardware but is held back by optional rather than standard lane-departure technology.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Eclipse Cross AWD SUV achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA, buoyed by a flawless 5-star score in side-impact protection. Frontal crash protection and the rollover resistance assessment each earned 4 out of 5 stars. The vehicle's rollover risk was quantified at 19 percent, with the dynamic tip test confirming a "No Tip" outcome.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19471
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have any recalls?
The 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check before purchase, as the recall database is updated continuously.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
NHTSA has logged 5 unverified owner allegations for this model year. The most frequently cited components in those unverified reports are Service Brakes, Electrical System, and Air Bags, each appearing twice. One allegation involves reported injuries. These are consumer-submitted claims, not established facts.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
The 2024 Eclipse Cross presents an unblemished record regarding open recalls, indicating no outstanding safety remedies require verification at the point of purchase. This status can shift, however; therefore, buyers must run the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's recall database before finalizing any transaction. For vehicles with prior ownership, confirming the completion of any previously issued recall is an essential step.
- The 2024 Eclipse Cross is the only recent model year in this nameplate to carry zero NHTSA recall campaigns, giving it a near-perfect defect-record sub-score of 18.75 out of 20.
- The six-point Safety Index decline from the 2023 model year (89) to this year (83) is driven by the avoidance-tech sub-score of 3.5 out of 10, specifically because lane departure warning is optional rather than standard on this model year.
- NHTSA's dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result for the 2024 Eclipse Cross AWD, paired with a 19 percent rollover risk and a 4-star rollover rating, making the rollover picture more nuanced than the star alone conveys.
- Five unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed for this model year, with Service Brakes, Electrical System, and Air Bags each appearing in two separate unverified allegations, a pattern worth noting even though the complaint total is low.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross places
The 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross safety questions
Was the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 18.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Eclipse Cross years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19471), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 106 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.