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2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Eclipse Cross.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pairs its automatic AV-S8 transmission with EPA fuel economy figures of 25 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined, while routine maintenance calls for 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil. Standing at six total owner complaints—clustered primarily in the "Unknown Or Other" category—with zero recalls, this model year occupies a favorable position within the 20182025 complaint history, well below the 19 complaints recorded for 2018 and approaching the range of the 2025 low of four. For researchers, this data positions the 2022 variant as a relatively stable installment in the model’s lifecycle, offering the mechanical specification of the AV-S8 transmission and stated fluid capacities without the higher complaint volume seen in the earliest years of the dataset.

Model year2025202420232022202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque65.0-80.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/28/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 520 CCA battery, OE oil filter MZ690072. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 520 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A672
Fuel filter1770A423 alt 1770A422
Spark plug1822A104
Front wiper blades8250A969 alt 8250A970
Serpentine belt11720W050P
Thermostat1305A623
Cabin air filter7803A109

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.1 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3472 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 28 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Eclipse Cross of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2022 SEL S-AWC
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022SEL S-AWC 1.5L Turbo I-48.40 sec16.60 sec152 hpAWD
2022SEL S-AWC 1.5L Turbo I-48.60 sec16.80 sec152 hpAWD
2022SEL S-AWC 1.5L Turbo I-48.70 sec16.70 sec152 hpAWD
2019SEL S-AWC 1.5L Turbo I-49.60 sec17.30 sec152 hpAWD
2018SE S-AWC 1.5L Turbo I-48.60 sec16.70 sec152 hpAWD
2018SE S-AWC 1.5L Turbo I-48.60 sec16.70 sec152 hpAWD
2018SEL S-AWC 1.5L Turbo I-49.00 sec16.90 sec152 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, SAE 80 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65.0-80.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 3
Differential Gear OilSAE 80 · GL-5
Engine Coolant Capacity6.3 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.1 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts74.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65.0-80.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity.95-1.04 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46A
Oil Capacity2.4 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity.95-1.04 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 23.0-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 67.0-; Rear: 38.0-
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.96; Rear: 0.33
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006"
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0024; Rear: 0.0032

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-94°11 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1In multiple steps until specified torque is reached17.7–19.1 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120-124°3.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross sits squarely in the mature, stable phase of this generation's lifecycle, benefiting from the steep decline in federal complaints and recalls that began after the troubled 2018 launch year (19 complaints, 2 recalls) and continued through 2019 (13 complaints, 1 recall). By 2020, complaints had fallen to just 5 with zero recalls, and the 2022 model year maintains that low-complaint posture with 6 complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no crash or fire complaints on record. The generation-wide trend is one of continuous improvement: TSBs decline steadily from 124 in 2018 to 58 in 2022 and down to 12 by 2025, suggesting Mitsubishi progressively resolved early production issues rather than carrying persistent defects forward. The 2022's complaint areas are scattered across Unknown/Other (2), Power Train (1), Structure (1), and Electrical (1), with no dominant failure category, and the data does not specify root causes for any of these. The slight uptick from 5 complaints in 2020 to 6 in 2022 is negligible given the small sample sizes and does not indicate a regression. For a used buyer, the 2022 model year represents a solid choice: it captures the benefits of three-plus years of post-launch refinement while carrying none of the recall exposure of the 2018–2019 models, making it one of the safer picks in this generation.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
58
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
6
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 6 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Power Train1
Structure1
Electrical System1
Steering,Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 58 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-23-55-0012026-02-12Visibility/WiperThis revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from…
TECH TALK 2892025-11-21Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-25-51-0012025-04-14StructureThis Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to remedy a Roof Rack Center cover…
TECH TALK 2842025-01-29Electrical SystemTech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics…
TSB-25-42-0012025-01-23StructureService Manual Revision -This Technical Service Bulletin provides correction to the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Eclipse Cross take?

4.5 qt of Synthetic 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Eclipse Cross have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Eclipse Cross get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 28 highway / 26 combined mpg.