Owners have filed 25 complaints
about the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor with NHTSA between 2007 and 2023.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 7 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 23
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Endeavor. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
20% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 17
10% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2006 compares with every other Mitsubishi Endeavor
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Fuel & Propulsion
624.0%
Median failure at 135,000 miles
Electrical System
520.0%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 67,500 mi
Other & Unspecified
312.0%
Median failure at 148,644 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
28.0%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 105,500 mi
Body & Structure
28.0%
Median failure at 107,500 miles
Transmission & Drivetrain
28.0%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 26,120 mi
Engine & Cooling
28.0%
Seat Belts
14.0%
Median failure at 45,000 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14.0%
Median failure at 169,289 miles
Brakes
14.0%
Median failure at 128,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
15.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
315.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
210.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
210.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
735.0%
150,000+ miles
525.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2007peak 3Nov 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE08006Opened 29 Jan 2008Closed 14 Apr 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM
THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK (BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK) SYSTEMS ARE MECHANICALLY ACTUATED.THE SYSTEMS UTILIZE TWO CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT CONNECT TO A PLASTIC HOUSING MOUNTED TO THE SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM.WITHIN THE HOUSING IS A LEVER (INTERLOCK LEVER) THAT THE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK CABLE CONNECTS TO.WHEN THE INTERLOCK LEVER IS POSITIONED IN ITS REARWARD TRAVEL RANGE, THE IGNITION KEY REMOVAL IS PREVENTED; WHEN THE LEVER IS POSITIONED IN ITS FORWARD POSITION, KEY REMOVAL IS ALLOWED.ACCORDING TO MITSUBISHI, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCK LEVER...
Recalls on the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
10V514000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 ENDEAVOR WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING. DUE TO AN INCORRECT HEATER (HVAC) CONTROLLER SIGNAL, THE AIR FLOW FROM THE AIR VENTS MAY RANDOMLY CHANGE DIRECTION AND/OR THE TEMPERATURE MAY BRIEFLY CYCLE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN POOR WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
10V065000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 ENDEAVOR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WASHINGTON D.C. COLD STATES INCLUDE NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, COLORADO, WYOMING, MONTANA, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND UTAH. ADJOINING STATES INCLUDE ARKANSAS, TENNESSEE, AND NORTH CAROLINA. IN SEVERE CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE ROAD SALTS ARE FREQUENTLY USED IN WINTER VEHICLES MAY BE EXPOSED TO ROAD DEBRIS (MUD) MIXED WITH ROAD SALT. THIS MATERIAL CAN BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN A REINFORCING BRACKET AND THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING CORROSION. OVER TIME, CORROSION COULD CREATE A LEAK IN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE THAT COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
08V454000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
08V139000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 120,000 MY 2004-2006 ENDEAVOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
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.
08V022000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE DURING A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20110124,969 units in Canada
Fuel System
Certain vehicles, operated in areas where road salts are frequently used in winter, may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. This material can become trapped between a reinforcing bracket and the fuel filler pipe, potentially causing corrosion. Over time, corrosion could create a leak in the fuel filler pipe that could result in fuel leakage when fueling the vehicle. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe of vehicles equipped with the first-generation version. Vehicles assembled with the second-generation filler pipe will be inspected and, if severe corrosion on the fuel filler pipe is observed, the pipe will be replaced with a third-generation version. For vehicles where corrosion of the fuel filler pipe is not observed, an anti-corrosion wax-like material will be applied to the filler pipe, and the inner wheel well shield will be replaced with an updated part that provides improved protection against mud intrusion and accumulation. ** Note: This recall supersedes recall 2010050.**
Recall 2010362797 units in Canada
Heater And Defroster
On certain vehicles, the software programming in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) controller may allow a combination of numerous data inputs to temporarily overload the calculation capacity of the controller, resulting in incorrect signals to be transmitted to the heater case mode door. This may cause the mode door to move to unselected positions during heater operation until the controller recovers and returns to proper operation. Over time, this excessive movement may damage the mode door shaft. These conditions could affect defroster performance, resulting in delayed clearing of the windshield, which could compromise safe vehicle operation and increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the HVAC controller assembly, inspect the mode-door shaft for possible damage, and repair the mode-door shaft if necessary.
Recall 20083742,366 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the bracket that is the anchor point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during the manufacturing process. This may have caused the metal to spilt in the area where the bolt holds the fuel strap to the underside of the vehicle. In the event the tank is full of fuel and the vehicle is involved in a serious collision the bracket could break and the tank could drop down. This situation could result in a fuel leak and the possibility of a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and if necessary install a reinforcement cap to the fuel tank bracket.
Recall 20081004,353 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the ignition key interlock cable may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition when the gearshift mechanism is not in the PARK position. 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. This could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
Recall 2008017468 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
On certain vehicles, the passenger-side outboard seatbelt anchor may separate during a vehicle crash. As a result, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the right front seatbelt assembly.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 83,000 milesSAN Juan, PRCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A PANIC ATTACK AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
NHTSA complaint #10704783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesSebring, FLFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE MOTORSWITCH FOR THE FANS ON THE RADIATORS KEEP SHORTING OUT AND STARTING FIRES....
NHTSA complaint #10690423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,000 milesWeriton, WVCrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PARKING, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK VERY QUICKLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO GET BACK IN THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT WAS TRAVELING TOO FAST. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED, SHE NOTICED THAT THE GEAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. SHE BELIEVES THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,000.
NHTSA complaint #10214424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,241 milesJohnstown, PACrash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
I OWN A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR WHICH WAS PURCHASED 2 MONTHS AGO. ON JUNE 1ST I WAS RUNNING AN ERRAND, GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE RAN INTO THE MALL ONLY TO COME OUT 5 MINUTES LATER TO FIND MY CAR HAD ROLLED INTO THE BACK OF A 1994 CORVETTE. WHEN APPROACHED BY THE CORVETTE OWNER HE PROCEEDED TO TELL ME I LEFT MY CAR IN DRIVE. I RESPONDED BY SAYING, NO, I HAVE MY KEYS IN MY HAND, THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE GEARSHIFT IT WAS IN DRIVE. I KNOW THAT THIS IS PARTICALLY MY FAULT, HOWEVER, I SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGINITION WITHOUT IN BEING IN PARK. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2007 ECLIPSE WAS RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHEN I APPROACHED MITSUBISHI IN CALIF ABOUT THIS I WAS TOLD THAT'S WHAT I HAVE INSURANCE FOR AND TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO PROVE THERE WAS A DEFECT - EVEN THOUGH I HAD PHOTOS - UPON TAKING IT TO THE LOCAL DEALSHIP - I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T HELP ME SINCE I DIDN'T PURCHASE MY VEHICLE WITH THEM. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO TOLD ME IT'S POSSIBLE MY VEHICLE WAS WRECKED - I RAN A CARFAXS REPORT PROVING OTHERWISE. I HAVE YET TO HEAR BACK FROM MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND AM LOOKING INTO CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY. ALL I WANT IS MY VEHICLE FIXED - ALL THE DEALERSHIP HAS TO DO IS CHECK THE IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY AND THEY WON'T EVEN CONSIDER THAT. INSTEAD THEY WANT TO TAKE MY CAR APART TO SEE IF IT WAS PREVIOUSLY WRECKED BEFORE THEY WILL CONSIDER FIXING ANYTHING- AGAIN MY VEHICLE WASN'T WRECKED. SO NOW WHEN I PARK I MAKE SURE MY E BRAKE IS ON AND I CHECK TO SEE IF I CAN REMOVE MY KEY AND 9 OUT OF 10 TIMES I CAN WHILE MY CAR IS STILL IN DRIVE. SO IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN OFFER ANY INFORMATION TO HELP ME PROCEED I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.
NHTSA complaint #10192738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 195,000 milesMelrose, IA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact observed corrosion on the fuel filler pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 10V065000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); the VIN was included, and had already been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 195,000.
NHTSA complaint #11554214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesDES Moines, IA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11329071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,000 milesOneida, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #11324415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesDewitt, IA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS DID NOT OPEN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA complaint #11182487 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,289 milesColumbia City, IN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WINDSHIELD RANDOMLY FOGS OVER. HEAT SWITCHES RANDOMLY BETWEEN HEAT AND AC. GAS PEDAL STICKS EVEN WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKES CAR ACTS LIKE THE GAS PEDAL IS FLOORED. CAR LUNGES FORWARD EVEN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY AND STILL LUNGES ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT'S IN MOTION HAS HAPPENED IN CITY AND AND RURAL AREAS.
NHTSA complaint #11139913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,289 milesColumbia City, IN
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WINDSHIELD RANDOMLY FOGS OVER. HEAT SWITCHES RANDOMLY BETWEEN HEAT AND AC. GAS PEDAL STICKS EVEN WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKES CAR ACTS LIKE THE GAS PEDAL IS FLOORED. CAR LUNGES FORWARD EVEN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY AND STILL LUNGES ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT'S IN MOTION HAS HAPPENED IN CITY AND AND RURAL AREAS.
NHTSA complaint #11139913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,289 milesColumbia City, IN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WINDSHIELD RANDOMLY FOGS OVER. HEAT SWITCHES RANDOMLY BETWEEN HEAT AND AC. GAS PEDAL STICKS EVEN WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKES CAR ACTS LIKE THE GAS PEDAL IS FLOORED. CAR LUNGES FORWARD EVEN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY AND STILL LUNGES ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT'S IN MOTION HAS HAPPENED IN CITY AND AND RURAL AREAS.
NHTSA complaint #11139913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesMetairie, LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A.C. IS DRAINING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CARPET AND FLOORING ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER TO THE DRIVER SEAT TO BECOME SOAKED THROUGH AND WILL NOT DRAIN OUT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, FOOTWEAR HAVE SLIPPED ON THE BREAK AND GAS PEDALS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOE. THE SHOE IS NOT ABLE TO DRY AND PROPERLY GRIP THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS DUE TO THE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE SOAKED THROUGH THE CARPETING UNDER FOOT. HAVE CONTACTED LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP: THE A.C. ISSUE IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. CONTACTED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND RECEIVED THE SAME COMMUNICATION THAT WAS RELAYED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #11123504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesMetairie, LA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A.C. IS DRAINING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CARPET AND FLOORING ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER TO THE DRIVER SEAT TO BECOME SOAKED THROUGH AND WILL NOT DRAIN OUT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, FOOTWEAR HAVE SLIPPED ON THE BREAK AND GAS PEDALS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOE. THE SHOE IS NOT ABLE TO DRY AND PROPERLY GRIP THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS DUE TO THE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE SOAKED THROUGH THE CARPETING UNDER FOOT. HAVE CONTACTED LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP: THE A.C. ISSUE IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. CONTACTED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND RECEIVED THE SAME COMMUNICATION THAT WAS RELAYED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #11123504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesMetairie, LA
SERVICE BRAKES
A.C. IS DRAINING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CARPET AND FLOORING ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER TO THE DRIVER SEAT TO BECOME SOAKED THROUGH AND WILL NOT DRAIN OUT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, FOOTWEAR HAVE SLIPPED ON THE BREAK AND GAS PEDALS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOE. THE SHOE IS NOT ABLE TO DRY AND PROPERLY GRIP THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS DUE TO THE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE SOAKED THROUGH THE CARPETING UNDER FOOT. HAVE CONTACTED LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP: THE A.C. ISSUE IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. CONTACTED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND RECEIVED THE SAME COMMUNICATION THAT WAS RELAYED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #11123504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dania, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE AC GETS COLD ON THE DRIVER SIDE BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE ONLY THE HEAT WORKS. YOU CAN CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE BUT NOTHING HAPPENS IT WILL REMAIN THE SAME. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO RECALL CONCERN ING THIS ISSUE BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE GATHERED FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS WHO OWN THIS TYPE OF DR THEY ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THE DEALER CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS THE PROBLEM AND I PAID $1,600 FOR AN UNFIXED AC UNIT.
NHTSA complaint #11078664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fargo, ND
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT A RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (VALLEY IMPORTS, 402 40TH ST S FARGO, ND 58103), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE UNKNOWN RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11031596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fargo, ND
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT A RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (VALLEY IMPORTS, 402 40TH ST S FARGO, ND 58103), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE UNKNOWN RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11031596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesBronx, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY
ORIGINALLY THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT OPEN ONLY THE GLASS TOP WOULD OPEN. A COMMON ISSUE ACCORDING TO SEVERAL MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR OWNER FORUMS FOR ENDEAVORS FROM 2004 TO 2008. RECENTLY BOTH LIFTGATE AND GLASS WOULD NOT OPEN AT ALL UNLESS I USED THE MANUAL RELEASE LOCATED ON THE INSIDE PART OF THE LIFTGATE. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY THE LIFTGATE AND OR GLASS TOP ACTUATED ITSELF CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND OPEN. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE DINGING OF THE DASH INFORMING ME ONE OF MY DOORS WAS OPEN I WOULD HAVE NEVER NOTICED. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CONTENTS OF MY TRUNK TO SPILL OUT ON THE ROAD AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHAT COULD'VE HAPPENED. MY MECHANIC RECOMMENDED I CHANGE BOTH LATCHES TO BE SAFE ($100 EACH) HOWEVER THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM SO IT WOULD ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I'D BE BACK HAVING TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN. I VERIFIED THIS WITH TESTIMONIALS FROM OTHER ENDEAVOR OWNERS VIA MULTIPLE FORUMS AND REPAIR BLOGS....
NHTSA complaint #10825585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesDewitt, IA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS CORRODED AND CAUSED THE FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V065000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
NHTSA complaint #10790203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesRiverview, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE SHIFT LEVER FAILED TO SHIFT FROM THE DRIVE TO THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE ENGAGED IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING AND TURN IT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V139000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
NHTSA complaint #10746981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesSAN Juan, PRCrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A PANIC ATTACK AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
NHTSA complaint #10704783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesSebring, FLFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE MOTORSWITCH FOR THE FANS ON THE RADIATORS KEEP SHORTING OUT AND STARTING FIRES....
NHTSA complaint #10690423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE IGNITION KEY GOT STUCK, KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #10551078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesYakima, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL SWITCH ON THE HEATER VENT WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THREE TIMES TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE HEATER VENT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V514000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 10/16/12*LJ UPDATED 10/18/2012
NHTSA complaint #10473955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesAmbler, PA
SEAT BELTS
THE INITIAL ISSUE IS THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR FAIL TO RETURN AND/OR DO NOT COME OUT. THE MORE RECENT ISSUE IS THE REAR TAILGATE WHICH IS NOW FAILING TO OPEN UNLESS DONE MECHANICALLY BY CLIMBING OVER BACK SEAT AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS SWITCH INTERNALLY. WE ARE BEING TOLD BY OUR MECHANIC THAT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE INTERNAL COMPUTER
NHTSA complaint #10394589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesAmbler, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE INITIAL ISSUE IS THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR FAIL TO RETURN AND/OR DO NOT COME OUT. THE MORE RECENT ISSUE IS THE REAR TAILGATE WHICH IS NOW FAILING TO OPEN UNLESS DONE MECHANICALLY BY CLIMBING OVER BACK SEAT AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS SWITCH INTERNALLY. WE ARE BEING TOLD BY OUR MECHANIC THAT IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE INTERNAL COMPUTER
NHTSA complaint #10394589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 32,000 milesWeriton, WVCrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PARKING, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK VERY QUICKLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO GET BACK IN THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT WAS TRAVELING TOO FAST. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A PARKED VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED, SHE NOTICED THAT THE GEAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE. SHE BELIEVES THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE SHE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 32,000.
NHTSA complaint #10214424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,241 milesJohnstown, PACrash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
I OWN A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR WHICH WAS PURCHASED 2 MONTHS AGO. ON JUNE 1ST I WAS RUNNING AN ERRAND, GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE RAN INTO THE MALL ONLY TO COME OUT 5 MINUTES LATER TO FIND MY CAR HAD ROLLED INTO THE BACK OF A 1994 CORVETTE. WHEN APPROACHED BY THE CORVETTE OWNER HE PROCEEDED TO TELL ME I LEFT MY CAR IN DRIVE. I RESPONDED BY SAYING, NO, I HAVE MY KEYS IN MY HAND, THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE GEARSHIFT IT WAS IN DRIVE. I KNOW THAT THIS IS PARTICALLY MY FAULT, HOWEVER, I SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGINITION WITHOUT IN BEING IN PARK. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2007 ECLIPSE WAS RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHEN I APPROACHED MITSUBISHI IN CALIF ABOUT THIS I WAS TOLD THAT'S WHAT I HAVE INSURANCE FOR AND TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO PROVE THERE WAS A DEFECT - EVEN THOUGH I HAD PHOTOS - UPON TAKING IT TO THE LOCAL DEALSHIP - I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T HELP ME SINCE I DIDN'T PURCHASE MY VEHICLE WITH THEM. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO TOLD ME IT'S POSSIBLE MY VEHICLE WAS WRECKED - I RAN A CARFAXS REPORT PROVING OTHERWISE. I HAVE YET TO HEAR BACK FROM MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND AM LOOKING INTO CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY. ALL I WANT IS MY VEHICLE FIXED - ALL THE DEALERSHIP HAS TO DO IS CHECK THE IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY AND THEY WON'T EVEN CONSIDER THAT. INSTEAD THEY WANT TO TAKE MY CAR APART TO SEE IF IT WAS PREVIOUSLY WRECKED BEFORE THEY WILL CONSIDER FIXING ANYTHING- AGAIN MY VEHICLE WASN'T WRECKED. SO NOW WHEN I PARK I MAKE SURE MY E BRAKE IS ON AND I CHECK TO SEE IF I CAN REMOVE MY KEY AND 9 OUT OF 10 TIMES I CAN WHILE MY CAR IS STILL IN DRIVE. SO IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN OFFER ANY INFORMATION TO HELP ME PROCEED I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.
NHTSA complaint #10192738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Corona, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I HAVE A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. TWO MONTHS AGO THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT MY TIMING BELT HAD BROKEN. MITSUBISHI REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE BELT BROKE DUE TO THE OIL SHIELD BEING MOVED DURING AN OIL CHANGE. THE OIL SHIELD IS NEXT TO THE TIMING BELT AND IT RUBBED AGAINST IT CAUSING THE BELT TO BREAK. I HAVE MADE COMPLAINTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND WITH THE MITSUBISHI ORGANIZATION. THE SITUATION IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION, BUT I HAVE A WONDERFUL AUTO INSURANCE SERVICE (AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIF AAA) AND THEY ARE REPAIRING MY CAR AND INVESTIGATING TO DETERMINE WHO IS REALLY AT FAULT AND THEY ARE GOING TO RECOVER THEIR FUNDS FROM THEM. IT WAS VERY DISHEARTENING TO KNOW THAT I DID NOT DO ANYTHING FOR THIS TO HAPPEN, YET MISTUBISHI REFUSED TO HONOR A WARRANTY ON A CAR THAT I HAD ONLY HAD FOR 7 MONTHS AND THAT ONLY HAD 28000 MILES ON IT. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WILL BE TRADING IT IN AS SOON AS I GET IT BACK AND WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER MITSUBISHI VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10182595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.