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2006 Mitsubishi EndeavorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints205 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage130kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor has problems

20 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
Fuel/propulsion system60
Electrical system51
Power train22
Structure20
Vehicle speed control21
Visibility/wiper10
Engine10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
2 other systems20

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

5 recalls

2006 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

Electrical system: software

Recall 10V-514 · Oct 20, 2010 · 19,410 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN POOR WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Seat belts: front

Recall 08V-022 · Jan 18, 2008 · 7,340 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2006 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

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor safety ratings

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor, and the recalls they led to.

  1. IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEMPE08006 · closed Apr 14, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-139
In owners' words

What Endeavor owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

"The fuel filler neck has rusted through and is actively leaking liquid gasoline when the tank is filled past 3/4, creating an active fire hazard. While Safety Recall 10V-065 shows as completed for this VIN, the original manufacturer remedy has completely failed. Furthermore, the local dealership…
Complaint 11765858 · Sep 21, 2026
I JUST HAD TO PAY FOR A REPAIR FOR THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. IT WAS LEAKING AS I WOULD FILL THE CAR WITH GAS. THIS MODEL HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY CAR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.T HE PART THEY PUT DOWN ON THE BILL WAS "THE RECALL KIT". I FEEL THAT MINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED ALSO. *TR
Complaint 11329071 · Jun 15, 2020 · 125,000 miles
THE GAS TANK UP ON TOP IS LEAKING GAS ONTO THE PIPE, I HAVE LOOKED IN ALL THE LOCAL JUNK YARDS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEIR VEHICLES IN THE YARD ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 11324415 · May 13, 2020 · 135,000 miles

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