What to look for when buying an Eclipse Cross 2.2 d?

2019 · 2.2 d · 4 verified findings
"Is the Eclipse Cross 2.2 d reliable, and what should you check?"

When buying a used 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.2 d (1st generation), the most frequently mentioned issues are: electrical, infotainment and climate control problems. Additionally, higher than average fuel consumption is also commonly reported.

Engine: 4N14

4N14 · 2.2 d · Used in this car from 2018-2021

Known engine issues

  • No major issues yet, but noisy operationSo far this diesel has not shown itself in a bad way, except for strong rattling noise.
  • Fuel dilution of oil during DPF regenerationDuring DPF regeneration, some diesel fuel gets into the oil.
  • Piezo injectors sensitive to poor fuel qualityPiezo injectors do not like poor fuel and can fail before 100,000 km.

+2 more issues on the engine detail page

Known issues and risks

Listed from most frequently reported, each with its source.

Electrical, infotainment and climate control problems

Often reported

Intermittent faults in the in-car electronics and infotainment system (freezing, restarting, connectivity issues) and climate control system (reduced cooling capacity or abnormal noises)

Electrical

Higher than average fuel consumption

Often reported

Italian road tests and reviews show that the real-world fuel consumption of the 1.5 T-MIVEC is not particularly low for its class; the turbo engine and CVT combination tends to reduce efficiency in real use, with average consumption reported higher than user expectations

Engine Internal

CVT transmission issues (slipping and shuddering)

Often reported

Many users and international reports describe the following symptoms with the CVT paired to the 1.5 T-MIVEC engine: jerking, shuddering during acceleration, delayed throttle response, and in severe cases loss of traction or gear lock

Transmission

Oil consumption and turbocharger failures

Often reported

Abnormal oil consumption and turbocharger failures are reported on 1.5 turbo models

Turbo

Same trim, different year

Frequently asked questions

What should I look for when buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.2 d?+
When buying a 2019 model 2.2 d, check the service history, test drive and look for engine/transmission warnings. Most commonly reported issues: electrical, infotainment and climate control problems; higher than average fuel consumption; CVT transmission issues (slipping and shuddering).
What are the chronic problems of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.2 d?+
Most commonly reported issues: electrical, infotainment and climate control problems; higher than average fuel consumption; CVT transmission issues (slipping and shuddering).
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.2 d reliable?+
Rather than a simple yes/no, it's best to weigh the proven pros and cons together. This page lists 4 verified findings.
How does Carbeak collect data?+
The cards on this page are derived from the Difetti fault database records; the source vehicle is verified for brand, fuel, engine and generation compatibility with the target vehicle. Topics with insufficient evidence are not shown.

We only publish claims we can verify. Cards come from Difetti fault records matched to this vehicle on brand, fuel, engine and generation.

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