Parts for your 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Clutch kit

Is a clutch kit relevant to the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross sold in Australia and New Zealand doesn’t use a traditional clutch kit. According to Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s MY22 specifications and owner’s manual, every petrol variant runs a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a stepped “sports mode”, and the PHEV variant uses an electric drive with a single-speed reduction/e‑CVT arrangement. No manual transmission is listed for AU/NZ models in 2022, so there’s no conventional clutch disc, pressure plate, or release bearing to replace. Technical literature for the Jatco CVT used by Mitsubishi describes a torque converter with lock‑up clutch and internal multi‑plate clutches—components that are part of the automatic transmission assembly, not a serviceable “clutch kit”.

Put simply, a clutch kit is a manual gearbox item. The Eclipse Cross’s CVT uses a torque converter to get the vehicle moving, and a steel belt running between variable pulleys to change ratios, while the PHEV drives primarily through electric motors and a reduction gear. There’s no pedal‑operated friction clutch, so any parts listing advertising a “clutch kit” for a 2022 Eclipse Cross is either misclassified or aimed at different markets/earlier model years that offered manuals.

Owners looking after their 2022 Eclipse Cross should focus on transmission care appropriate to a CVT or PHEV system instead of clutch replacement. Follow the service schedule in the owner’s manual, use the specified CVT fluid (Mitsubishi’s DiaQueen CVTF as specified for the model), and have the transmission checked sooner if the vehicle tows, sees lots of stop‑start city work, or drives in hot/hilly conditions. Many workshops in AU/NZ recommend CVT fluid changes somewhere in the 60,000–90,000 km window depending on use, but the factory guidance in the maintenance schedule is the authority—stick to that.

If there’s shuddering, flaring revs, or warning lights, that points to CVT behaviour rather than a worn manual clutch. A dealer or transmission specialist can scan for faults, confirm fluid condition, and check for software updates. When in doubt, verify parts by VIN—if a listing says “clutch kit” for a 2022 Eclipse Cross in AU/NZ, it’s almost certainly not applicable to this vehicle.

• Transmission type (AU/NZ 2022): CVT (petrol) or e‑CVT/single‑speed reduction gear (PHEV)—no manual option (Mitsubishi MY22 specs, Owner’s Manual).
• No serviceable “clutch kit” is used, CVT maintenance focuses on correct fluid and cooling health.
• Use only the fluid spec listed in the owner’s manual, avoid universal fluids that don’t meet Mitsubishi CVT requirements.

Popular questions about the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and clutch kits

Does the 2022 Eclipse Cross have a clutch that needs replacing?
No. AU/NZ 2022 models use a CVT (petrol) or an e‑CVT/single‑speed reduction drive (PHEV). There’s no manual clutch disc or pressure plate. Transmission servicing centres around correct CVT fluid and software/diagnostics rather than clutch replacement.

What should be serviced instead of a clutch on a 2022 Eclipse Cross?
Stick to the owner’s manual maintenance schedule for the CVT: periodic inspections and CVT fluid changes as required, especially under severe use. Keep the cooling system in good nick and have any drivability issues scanned early to protect the transmission.

Why do some parts sites list a clutch kit for this model?
That’s usually a catalogue mismatch or a listing aimed at other regions/earlier years that had manual options. For AU/NZ 2022 cars, a conventional clutch kit isn’t applicable—always verify by VIN against Mitsubishi’s parts database.