Skip to content
VINDecoder360
Menu

NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2004–2011

Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 296 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Endeavor, covering model years 2004 to 2011. The 2004 model year drew the most complaints (182), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

Decode your Mitsubishi Endeavor VIN

See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 12 recall campaigns on file
  • 296 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2004–2011)
  • most complaints: 2004 (182 for that model year)
  • top component: Structure (81 complaints)
  • latest recall 10V514000 (reported Oct 20, 2010)
  • 30 complaints reporting a crash (10.1%)
  • 6 complaints reporting a fire (2.0%)
  • 19 complaints reporting an injury (6.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2004 model year has the most complaints: 182 of 296, or 61.5%. Next come 2005 (40) and 2007 (21). The fewest are for 2011, with 8 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mitsubishi Endeavor owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2004–2011Column chart of 296 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 2004 with 182. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2004: 182 complaints18220042005: 40 complaints4020052006: 20 complaints2020062007: 21 complaints2120072008: 14 complaints1420082009: 0 complaints20092010: 11 complaints1120102011: 8 complaints82011
Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2004182143100
2005406230
2006203110
2007212010
2008142000
2010111010
201182030
All model years296306190

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mitsubishi Endeavor components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 81 complaints (27.4% of all 296), followed by Electrical System (30) and Engine and Engine Cooling (28).

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Structure8127.4%
Electrical System3010.1%
Unknown or Other3010.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling289.5%
Power Train289.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System268.8%
Air Bags248.1%
Visibility186.1%
Equipment165.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline155.1%
Service Brakes113.7%
Seat Belts103.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic103.4%
Suspension93.0%
Engine62.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls

12 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Endeavor, newest first. The 12 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2010. The 2004 and 2005 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 12 recall campaigns
Mitsubishi Endeavor recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2004: 6 campaigns2005: 6 campaigns2006: 5 campaigns2007: 5 campaigns2008: 3 campaigns2009: 1 campaign
2010: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 10V514000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2006–2008

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 endeavor with manual air conditioning. Due to an incorrect heater (HVAC) controller signal, the air flow from the air vents may randomly change direction and/or the temperature may briefly cycle between hot and cold.

    Consequence:
    This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for damage and if necessary repair the mode door shaft free of charge. The safety recall began on December 7, 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 10V065000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap

    Model years 2004–2010

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 Endeavor vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C. Cold states include North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Utah. Adjoining states include Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. In severe corrosive environments where road salts are frequently used in winter vehicles may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. This material can become trapped between a reinforcing bracket and the fuel filler pipe, potentially causing corrosion. Over time, corrosion could create a leak in the fuel filler pipe that could result in a fuel leakage when fueling the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe with a new improved part free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 5, 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 09V361000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2010

    Mitsubishi motors North America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2010 Endeavor model vehicles manufactured between May 26 and July 28, 2009. The retainer bracket used for the seat-mounted side airbag frames on both the driver and front passenger seats may not have been properly welded.

    Consequence:
    If this condition exists, the front seat-mounted airbags may not deploy correctly in a side impact crash, possibly resulting in injury to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Mmna will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld condition of the side airbag retainer bracket on the front passenger seats. If the weld is insufficient, the dealer will replace the seatback assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on September 30, 2009. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 08V454000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 2005–2007

    Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 MY 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and MY 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on September 20, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 08V139000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model years 2004–2008

    Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 MY 2004-2006 Endeavor passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.

    Consequence:
    If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall will begin on July 7, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 08V022000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model years 2006–2007

    On certain passenger vehicles, the right side lower seat belt anchor may separate during a severe vehicle crash.

    Consequence:
    Breakage of the mounting bracket in a severe crash could allow the seat belt to not properly restrain the passenger and potentially result in injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front passenger side seat belt and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 06V068000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model year 2005

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the material used to manufacture the front disc brake calipers may be brittle due to improper metallurgy.

    Consequence:
    This could cause fracture of the brake caliper and subsequent unexpected partial loss of braking force, which could result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper if necessary free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 05V409000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model year 2005

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping.

    Consequence:
    This may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. The recall began on October 3, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 05V069000

    Reported

    Parking Brake

    Model years 2004–2005

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. The lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.

    Consequence:
    This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 04V428000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2004

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

    Consequence:
    This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
    Remedy:
    Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during March or April 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during April or May 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Show 2 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V279000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2004

    On certain vehicles, the foot of the driver's side seat riser may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the seat could become detached, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the driver's seat bracket to determine whether it requires replacement. If so, the dealer will replace it with a new, improved part. The recall began on July 26, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 04V197000

    Reported

    Trailer Hitches

    Model year 2004

    Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.

    Consequence:
    Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on May 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mitsubishi Endeavor questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Endeavor have?

NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Endeavor, covering model years 2004 to 2011. The most recent, 10V514000, was reported on October 20, 2010 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2004 and 2005 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which Mitsubishi Endeavor model year has the most complaints?

The 2004 model year, with 182 of the 296 complaints in NHTSA’s file (61.5%). The next are 2005 (40) and 2007 (21). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mitsubishi Endeavor complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 81 complaints, or 27.4% of all 296. Electrical System (30) and Engine and Engine Cooling (28) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mitsubishi Endeavor?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mitsubishi dealer.

How many Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 296 complaints, 30 report a crash, 6 a fire, 19 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Mitsubishi models

8 models · most complaints first

The Mitsubishi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mitsubishi VIN decoder with every Mitsubishi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

All Mitsubishi models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.