Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Transmission Troubles at 68K km

I had a similar issue with my 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Diesel last year. The symptoms were exactly what you're describing, rough shifting and grinding noises. Turned out my transmission fluid was critically low, which was causing the pressure problems. Took it to my local Mitsubishi dealer (after a bad experience with an independent shop). They found a small leak in one of the transmission lines that had been slowly draining the fluid. Besides the leak, they also had to flush the transmission system because some metal particles had accumulated due to the low fluid level. It was definitely a serious issue that needed immediate attention, low transmission fluid can cause major damage if not fixed quickly. Got it sorted before any permanent damage occurred, but the mechanic said I was lucky to bring it in when I did. Your symptoms sound spot-on with what I experienced, especially at that mileage. I'd strongly recommend going to a certified Mitsubishi dealer for this one. They'll have the right diagnostic tools and proper transmission fluid for your specific model.

Hey, thanks a lot for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to know I'm not alone with this issue. Sounds like we had pretty much identical problems, that's actually quite reassuring. I'm curious though, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole repair job? Also, has everything been running smoothly since then, or have you noticed any other transmission-related issues pop up?

Hey again! Following up on your questions, since I got my Outlander fixed, it's been running like a dream! The total bill came to 365€ at the Mitsubishi dealer, which covered fixing both the transmission oil pressure issue and topping up the low fluid level. Honestly, considering the potential damage that could've happened if left unfixed, I think it was money well spent. Haven't had a single transmission-related problem since the repair, and the shifting is now butter-smooth, no more of those scary grinding noises! I'm really glad I took it to the dealer when I did. The car's been performing perfectly for over a year now. My advice? Don't wait around on this one. I was lucky to catch it before any serious damage occurred, and it sounds like you've caught yours at a similar stage. The peace of mind after getting it properly fixed is totally worth it. Just make sure you go to someone who really knows Mitsubishis, it makes all the difference!

Thanks so much for all the details! You've really put my mind at ease about this whole situation. After our chat, I actually took your advice and went to the Mitsubishi dealer last week. You were right, they totally knew their stuff! Funny enough, my issue was super similar to yours. Had a small leak too, but they caught it early. Ended up paying around 400€, which wasn't as bad as I was expecting. The mechanic was really thorough and explained everything clearly, such a different experience from my last repair shop! Car's running great now, no more weird noises or clunky gear shifts. Just took it for a long drive yesterday and it felt like a completely different vehicle. Really glad I didn't put this off any longer. Thanks again for sharing your experience, it really helped me make the right call! Sometimes you just need that push from someone who's been there, you know? Take care!