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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Eclipse Cross.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S8)

The 2023 Eclipse Cross is equipped with an Automatic (AV‑S8) transmission and achieves 25/28/26 mpg. Its ownership record documents just five complaints and no recalls, placing the 2023 model near the low end of a complaint history that peaked at 19 in 2018 and has declined to four in 2025. Engine and structure are among the areas most frequently cited by owners.

Model year2025202420232022202020192018

Quick specs

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

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 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.

Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filter1500A672
Fuel filter1770A423
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.

8.4–9.6 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.

Torque lug nuts to 65.0-80.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65.0-80.0 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.

Federal data positions the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross within a pronounced reliability arc that descended from 19 complaints and 2 recalls in the 2018 launch year to a stable plateau of just 5 complaints and zero recalls by 2023. While 2022 registered 6 complaints and 58 technical service bulletins, the 2023 model maintained parity with 2024’s low complaint volume while TSBs dropped further to 34, continuing the generation’s steady decline from 124 campaigns in 2018. The year’s five complaints comprise isolated single incidents distributed across exterior lighting/structure/engine, steering/powertrain, air bags, and electrical systems, alongside one crash-related complaint, though the data specifies no recurrent defect patterns or root causes. This places the 2023 model firmly in the generation’s mature phase, where zero recalls since 2020 and minimal federal filings indicate resolved early-production issues. For a used buyer, the 2023 model year represents a sound acquisition target, offering proven mechanical stability without the elevated defect rates of the introductory 2018–2019 production.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
34
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
1 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 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Exterior Lighting,Structure,Engine1
Steering,Power Train1
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1

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 34 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
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…
TIN-24-42-0012024-12-20StructureThis is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers providing instructions to follow…

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

Does the 2023 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.