Parts for your 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Exhaust mount

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross exhaust mount: what it is, how it’s used, and when to replace it

Yes, the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is fitted with exhaust mounts (also called exhaust hangers or rubber insulators). This is confirmed by Mitsubishi technical sources: the Mitsubishi Motors Eclipse Cross (GK) Service Manual, Group 15: Exhaust System, details the use of hangers/insulators to support the pipe and muffler, and the Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS parts catalogue for the GK series lists “exhaust hanger/insulator” components in the Exhaust Pipe & Muffler diagram.

On the Eclipse Cross, the exhaust mounts are small but crucial bits of rubber that hold the exhaust system in place while letting it move slightly as the engine twists and the pipe heats and cools. Their job is to isolate vibration, prevent metal-on-metal contact, and keep the muffler and pipe correctly aligned under the car. When the mounts harden, crack or tear, the exhaust can sit crooked, knock on the body, or droop and stress the joints, which can lead to leaks or fractured welds.

It’s smart to have the exhaust mounts inspected at every service interval or roughly every 10,000–15,000 kilometres. Aussie and Kiwi conditions—heat, corrugations, towing, coastal salt—can age rubber faster. If the Eclipse Cross has a retrofit towbar, an accessory rear muffler, or has seen gravel road use, give the mounts extra attention.

• Common signs they’re due: clunks or tapping from the rear over bumps, a buzz at idle, a visibly sagging muffler, exhaust smell near the cabin, or the tip sitting off-centre.
• Good practice: replace any split or perished mount promptly, if one’s gone, check and often replace the adjacent mounts as a set to keep the system level.

Replacement is straightforward for a competent home mechanic, but rusted hangers can be stubborn. Use penetrating spray, support the exhaust with a jack and wood block, and never get under the car without stands. A smear of silicone-safe lubricant helps the rubber slide on and off the pegs. Refit any brackets, confirm clearance to the bumper and heat shields, and recheck after a few heat cycles. For workshop jobs, ask the tech to photograph the old mounts so you can see their condition—cheap peace of mind.

Genuine or quality aftermarket mounts both work well, the key is correct fit for the Eclipse Cross GK and keeping to factory bracket positions. If there’s persistent vibration after new mounts, have the shop check engine mounts and exhaust alignment too.

How do you know the exhaust mounts need replacing on a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

Listen for knocks over bumps, a harsh vibration at idle, or a change in exhaust note. A quick look under the rear shows tell-tales: cracked rubber, the muffler hanging low or off-centre, or shiny scuff marks where the exhaust has contacted a heat shield or subframe. Any of these point to tired mounts.

How often should the exhaust mounts be checked in Australia or New Zealand?

Have them inspected at each routine service (about every 10,000–15,000 km) and before long trips. Vehicles that tow, live near the coast, or see gravel roads benefit from more frequent checks because heat, salt and vibration accelerate rubber ageing.

Is it safe to drive with a broken exhaust mount?

It’s not ideal. A broken or missing mount can let the exhaust bang on the body, strain flex joints, or even drag if another mount fails. Short, gentle trips to a workshop are usually fine, but it’s best to sort it quickly to avoid collateral damage and potential exhaust leaks.