Parts for your 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Power steering pump

2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross power-steering pump — is it even a thing?

For the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, a traditional hydraulic power-steering pump isn’t fitted or required. Technical sources confirm that the Eclipse Cross platform runs Electric Power Steering (EPS), not hydraulic assist. Mitsubishi’s service manual for Eclipse Cross (GK/GL series, including PHEV) identifies a column-assist EPS system in Group 37 – Electric Power Steering (EPS). The 2025 AU/NZ specification sheets list “Electric power steering” under chassis, and Mitsubishi’s parts catalogue for Eclipse Cross shows an EPS column/motor/ECU and electric rack components, with no hydraulic pump or fluid reservoir listed. Put simply: there’s no power-steering pump on this model because the steering assist is electric.

Why the move away from pumps? EPS eliminates the belt-driven hydraulic pump, hoses and fluid. That means no parasitic engine load, which helps fuel economy and emissions, and there’s less weight and fewer leak-prone parts. It also pairs neatly with the Eclipse Cross’s driver-assist tech, allowing precise, speed-sensitive assist and easier integration with stability control. For owners across Australia and New Zealand, it boils down to fewer fluids to top up, fewer seals to age in summer heat, and more consistent assist in cold mornings.

There’s nothing to service on a non-existent pump, and there’s no power-steering fluid to change. Instead, for steering health on a 2025 Eclipse Cross, it’s smart to focus on:

• Electrical system condition – a strong 12V battery and clean terminals help keep the EPS happy.
• Wheel alignment and tyre condition – uneven wear or a poor alignment can make steering feel off.
• Suspension and steering joints – check tie-rod ends, ball joints and rack boots during routine servicing.
• Software and calibration – after alignment or column work, a steering angle sensor calibration may be required.

If the steering feels unusually heavy or notchy, or an EPS warning light pops up, a scan for fault codes and a battery/charging-system check is the first port of call. Because there’s no hydraulic circuit, chasing a “pump issue” or looking for leaks won’t get far — the fix lives in the electrical, sensor or mechanical linkage space.

Popular questions

Does the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have a power-steering pump?
No. It uses an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system with an electric motor on the steering column, so there’s no hydraulic pump, no drive belt for the pump and no fluid reservoir.

Is there any power-steering fluid to top up on a 2025 Eclipse Cross?
No. Because it’s EPS, there’s no hydraulic fluid in the steering system. If steering assistance feels reduced, check the 12V battery health, fuses and have the vehicle scanned for EPS fault codes.

What maintenance does the Eclipse Cross EPS need?
There’s no fluid service. Keep the battery and charging system in good nick, maintain correct tyre pressures and alignment, and have suspension and steering joints inspected routinely. If the wheel or column is serviced, a steering angle sensor calibration may be required.