Parts for your 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Struts

2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross struts: what they do and when to replace them

Struts are absolutely relevant on the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Technical sources including Mitsubishi Motors service information and AUS/NZ specification sheets for MY25 Eclipse Cross models list a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear with separate shocks. That means the front uses strut assemblies, while the rear does not. This layout is consistent with prior Eclipse Cross generations and standard practice in modern compact SUVs.

On the Eclipse Cross, the front MacPherson struts do double duty: they’re the damper and spring unit, and they also locate the wheel and hold the alignment steady. In daily driving that translates to a smooth ride on rough Kiwi backroads and Aussie B-roads, direct steering feel around town, and stable braking on the motorway. Because the strut ties directly into the body and the steering knuckle, its health has a big say in tyre wear, stopping distances, and how planted the car feels in a crosswind.

Servicing-wise, a workshop will typically check the front struts at regular service intervals, looking for oil misting, damaged dust boots, split bump stops and play or noise in the top mount/bearing. Common tell-tales that the Eclipse Cross may want fresh struts include:

• Clunks or knocks over speed humps or potholes
• Nose-dive under brakes, or floaty rebound over undulations
• Uneven or scalloped front tyre wear, steering wander, or tramlining
• Longer braking distances or a vague turn-in feel

There’s no hard expiry date for struts, but many see their best at roughly 80,000–120,000 km depending on roads and loads (PHEV variants and towing can work them harder). When replacement time comes, it’s smart to do both fronts together, and pair new struts with fresh top mounts, bearings and boots. Sway bar links are often replaced at the same time if they’re tired.

After any front strut work, a wheel alignment is a must. Because the strut affects camber and caster, alignment gets the steering wheel straight and protects those tyres. On models with advanced driver assistance, the workshop may also need to check or calibrate cameras/radar if the geometry has changed. Given the spring tension involved, strut replacement is best left to a qualified tech with the right compressors and torque procedures, tightened at normal ride height.

FAQs

Does the 2025 Eclipse Cross have struts at both ends?
No. The 2025 model runs MacPherson struts up front and a multi-link rear with separate shock absorbers. So “struts” refers to the front only, while the rear uses conventional shocks and springs.

How long do the front struts usually last in Aussie and NZ conditions?
It varies with driving and load, but a practical window is about 80,000–120,000 km. Rural corrugations, heavy urban speed hump use, or frequent towing can shorten that. Regular inspections help catch wear early.

Is a wheel alignment or ADAS calibration needed after front strut replacement?
A wheel alignment is recommended every time front struts or top mounts are replaced. On models with driver-assist systems, the workshop may also need to verify or calibrate the cameras/radar if suspension geometry has been disturbed.