2007 Mitsubishi EndeavorProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor has problems

21 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
Structure60
Air bags21
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Seat belts11
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Traction control system11
3 other systems30

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

5 recalls

2007 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

2007 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

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor safety ratings

2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED IN MAY. I NOTICED THAT THE CARPET GETS SOAKED, ACTUALLY A PUDDLE OF WATER UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE FEET. THE FLOORBOARD AND CARPET GET SATURATED AND NEEDS TO BE VACUUMED AT LEAST ONE TIME A WEEK.THE WATER SOAKS MY SHOES AND IS A DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING.THE…
Complaint 11115667 · Aug 3, 2018 · 95,101 miles
MY DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE BACK SEAT PASSAGER ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLES JUST BROKE OFF. MY CAR IS KEPT IN A GARAGE AND WHEN I WENT TO THE DOOR TO OPEN BOTH DOORS THE HANDLES JUST BROKE OFF. JUST RECENTLY I SAW THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR AND BOTH HANDLES WERE BROKE ALSO.…
Complaint 10838167 · Feb 25, 2016 · 126,000 miles
THERE IS A VERY BAD LEAK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE CARPET IS SOAKED. WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES (ONLY HARD ENOUGH TO HEAR IT) YOU CAN HEAR THE WATER SWISHING UNDER THE FLOORBOARD. IT HAS CAUSED THE CAR TO NOW SMELL MUSTY AND THE FLOOR IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO FALL IN. *TR
Complaint 10519795 · Jun 14, 2013

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