no report yet
Electrical system: software
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN POOR WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
2008 Mitsubishi EndeavorProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Seat belts
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 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
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Electrical system: ignition
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.
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
2008 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
2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor safety ratings
2008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor, and the recalls they led to.
- IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEMLed to recall 08V-139
In owners' words
What Endeavor owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRUCE WALTERS FORD LINCOLN KIA (302 S MAYO TRAIL,…
MY CAR WILL DIE WHEN IDLING OR IF SPEED IS LESS THAN 20 MPH. IT TAKES NUMEROUS TIMES TO RESTART AND WILL HAVE TO ACCELERATE TO GET IT GOING AGAIN. THIS CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION OFF POSITION AND FAILED TO RELEASE. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE ROLLED…
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