Mitsubishi Endeavor Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Mitsubishi Endeavor model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2011 drew the fewest (8) and the 2004 the most (182).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Among the fewest complaints |
8 | 0 | Air bags | — | 17–18 |
| 2010 Among the fewest complaints |
11 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 17–18 |
| 2008 Among the fewest complaints |
14 | 3 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 17–18 |
| 2006 | 20 | 5 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 17–18 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
21 | 5 | Unknown or other | — | 17–18 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
40 | 6 | Structure | — | 17–18 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
182 | 6 | Structure | — | 17–18 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Mitsubishi Endeavor years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 182 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 59 (32%); Engine and engine cooling 22 (12%); Power train 17 (9%).
Reports mention 14 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 78,000 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 40 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 10 (25%); Service brakes 8 (20%); Electrical system 7 (18%).
Reports mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 85,000 miles. 6 recall campaigns listed.
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 21 complaints
Most-reported: Structure 6 (29%); Air bags 2 (10%); Electronic stability control 2 (10%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 74,300 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Mitsubishi Endeavor years with the fewest complaints
2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 8 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 2 (25%); Structure 2 (25%); Visibility/wiper 2 (25%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 11 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 5 (45%); Air bags 3 (27%); Seat belts 2 (18%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 14 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 3 (21%); Electrical system 2 (14%); Power train 2 (14%).
Reports mention 2 crashes. 3 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Mitsubishi Endeavor owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 74,300 |
| 2006 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 106,000 |
| 2005 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 85,000 |
| 2004 | 182 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 78,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls
- IGNITION /PARKING INTERLOCK SYSTEM (2004–2008 model years; 116,600 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2008; 08V139000)
- FUEL FILLER PIPE (2004–2010 model years; 108,147 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2010; 10V065000)
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL (2004 model year; 100,432 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2004; 04V428000)
- PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT (2004–2005 model years; 65,436 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2005; 05V069000)
- FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP BRACKET (2005–2007 model years; 45,988 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2008; 08V454000)
All 12 Mitsubishi Endeavor recall campaigns · Mitsubishi Endeavor problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Mitsubishi Endeavor years FAQ
Which Mitsubishi Endeavor year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2011 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (8). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Mitsubishi Endeavor years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2004, 2005 and 2007 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the structure. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Mitsubishi Endeavor problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the structure (81 of 296 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Endeavor have?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns covering the Mitsubishi Endeavor. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Mitsubishi Endeavor recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.