Parts for your 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Gas struts

2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gas struts

Referencing Mitsubishi service information and genuine parts catalogues for the GK/GL Eclipse Cross platform carried into MY2025 (AU/NZ specification), along with the owner’s manual body hardware descriptions, the 2025 Eclipse Cross uses gas‑charged struts on the rear tailgate/hatch. The bonnet is supported by a prop rod, so bonnet gas struts are not fitted from factory.

On the Eclipse Cross, the tailgate gas struts do the heavy lifting so owners don’t have to. They counterbalance the hatch, making it easy to open and smoothing the final lift, then hold it safely at full height. Good struts make day‑to‑day life simpler—loading the pram, the esky, or the weekly shop—without a wrestle or a risky drop on a windy day.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to give the tailgate struts a once‑over. There’s no fixed replacement interval, but life expectancy typically sits around 5–8 years, depending on climate and use. Coastal air, frequent dirt-road touring, or lots of open/close cycles can age them quicker.

• Tell‑tale signs they’re tired: the hatch feels heavy, won’t stay up in cooler weather, drops the last few centimetres, moves unevenly, or shows an oily film on the rod.
• Care tips: keep the polished rods clean and dry, don’t grease or paint them, avoid forcing the hatch against obstructions, and support the tailgate during roof‑rack loading.
• Replacement advice: always change struts in pairs, match the exact spec for the Eclipse Cross tailgate, and orient the cylinder correctly (gas end up on most applications) for best sealing. Use a prop or a helper when swapping them—that hatch is heavier than it looks.

Owners in Australia and New Zealand will notice weaker performance on cold mornings—that’s normal for gas‑charged units, but if the hatch won’t stay up, it’s time to replace. Workshop‑grade struts restore the smooth, controlled motion Mitsubishi intended, and keep the family safe around the rear of the vehicle.

If the vehicle has a power liftgate in a particular trim, the system still relies on gas struts working with the motor. Weak struts make the power unit strain, so timely replacement protects the drive mechanism as well.

FAQs

Does the 2025 Eclipse Cross have gas struts on the tailgate or the bonnet?
The tailgate uses gas‑charged struts, the bonnet uses a manual prop rod. That’s how Mitsubishi has configured AU/NZ models for this generation.

How long do tailgate struts last on a 2025 Eclipse Cross?
There’s no set interval, but many last 5–8 years. Replace when the hatch won’t stay up, feels heavy, or shows oil weep on the rod—especially noticeable in cold weather.

Can just one strut be replaced?
It’s best practice to replace them as a pair. Mismatched force can twist the hatch, stress hinges, and shorten the life of the new unit.