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2004 Mitsubishi EndeavorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 182 owner complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints18227 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor has problems

182 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure591
Engine and engine cooling223
Power train171
Visibility160
Electrical system152
Equipment130
Air bags1311
Fuel system, gasoline120
Fuel/propulsion system90
16 other systems425

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 10V-065 · Feb 25, 2010 · 108,147 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 08V-139 · Mar 26, 2008 · 116,600 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 05V-069 · Mar 2, 2005 · 65,436 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

79kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 42 structure complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles27under 100k miles15100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Structure

9 owners mentioned a cost

$900median

Middle half: $700 – $1,000

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Endeavor year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Endeavor median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor safety ratings

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, and the recalls they led to.

  1. IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEMPE08006 · closed Apr 14, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-139
  2. GASOLINE LEAKSPE09056 · closed Mar 12, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-065
In owners' words

What Endeavor owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CAR HAS BEEN ACCUMULATING FLUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE. USURE OF WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS, WE HAVE BEEN ABSORBING THE WATER AND AIRING OUT THE CAR. MOLD HAS ACCUMULATED AS WELL (BLACK MOLD) AND NOW I KNOW WHY I'VE HAD REPEATED RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, INCLUDING PNEUMONIA THREE TIMES OVER…
Complaint 10995423 · Jun 15, 2017 · 130,000 miles
THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RELATED TO THE AGE OF VEHICLE, NOR IS IT OWNER-CREATED. IT IS A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW. DRIVER-SIDE FRONT FLOOR STAYS SOAKING WET. SHOES GET WET AND SLIPPERY WHICH IS DANGEROUS WHILE PRESSING ON GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS (DRIVING HAZARD). MOLD CONTINUES TO GROW EVEN AFTER CLEANED…
Complaint 10885852 · Jul 19, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL BEGAN TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUB FRAME HAD RUSTED NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL CAUSING THE A-ARM…
Complaint 10701040 · Mar 23, 2015 · 170,000 miles

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