Which Eclipse Cross is it?
| 1.5 turbo | Plug-in hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| On sale here | From the start of 2018 | Listed by CarExpert in ES, Aspire and Exceed |
| Engine | 1.5-litre 4B40 turbo petrol, 110 kW | 2.4-litre 4B12 petrol with electric drive |
| Gearbox | CVT with simulated steps | Single-speed automatic |
| Timing drive | Ask the mechanic | Silent chain on the 4B12 |
| Extra checks | Oil and cooling, because it's a turbo | High-voltage system and battery health |
Living with the turbo and the CVT
The 1.5 turbo works hard for its size, so oil changes on time, with the oil the book lists, matter more here than on a bigger non-turbo engine. Short city trips are the hardest life for any small turbo, so tell the mechanic if that's most of its driving.
A CVT (a gearbox with a belt and pulleys, not fixed gears) can feel different to a regular automatic, and revs that hold steady while you speed up are normal for one. Shuddering, a delay moving off or a warning message aren't. Note when it happens and tell the mechanic. Our page on transmission work explains the next step.
Living with the plug-in hybrid
Some things that feel like problems are just how this car works. A CarExpert review listed a shortish EV-only range, and said it's thirsty once the battery runs out, so high fuel use on a long highway trip may not be a fault. If you can, keep it charged and you'll see much better results.
A warning light is different. Have the codes read by a mechanic trained on high-voltage systems, and never touch the orange cables. Like most hybrids, it also carries a small 12-volt battery, and a flat one of those can stop the car starting up, so mention it if the car's been sitting.
If your Eclipse Cross has a problem
Check for recalls
Put the VIN from your rego papers into vehiclerecalls.gov.au. Recall work is done by a Mitsubishi dealer.
Note the symptoms
When it happens, how hot the engine is, and what the dash shows. A quick photo helps.
Stop for anything serious
A red light or a burning smell means pull over somewhere safe and switch off.
Get it scanned
A scan shows which system logged the fault, so nobody has to guess.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross service schedule
CarExpert lists maintenance every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first, and the months still count on a car that doesn't travel far, which is common with plug-ins. Sales here reached 9,221 in 2024, and CarExpert reports stock running out, but a car off the showroom floor still needs its schedule followed.
The warranty is the decision to think through. Reports from 2020 tied Mitsubishi's 10 years or 200,000 km to dealer servicing, with five years or 100,000 km for owners going elsewhere. Read your own terms, as they can change.
A qualified independent mechanic following Mitsubishi's schedule and specifications doesn't by itself void the new car warranty, and independents can buy the same service and repair information as dealers. Tell us which Eclipse Cross it is and what it's doing. A local mechanic who specialises in your car.
If it were our Eclipse Cross
We'd keep every service on time and every invoice, then work out how many warranty years we'd actually use before picking where it goes. If a warning comes up, we'd get the code read first. On a plug-in, we'd ask for a battery health reading too, so there's a record to compare with later.