Owners have filed 16 complaints
about the 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor with NHTSA between 2010 and 2026.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 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 — 15
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Endeavor. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 65
12.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 68
40% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2010 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 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Fuel & Propulsion
531.3%
Median failure at 100,000 miles
Airbags
318.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 105,000 mi
Other & Unspecified
212.5%
Median failure at 2,000 miles
Seat Belts
212.5%
Median failure at 88,000 miles
Lights
16.3%
Brakes
16.3%
Median failure at 2,000 miles
Steering
16.3%
Median failure at 700 miles
Electrical System
16.3%
Median failure at 700 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
220.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
220.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
110.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
220.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
330.0%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor 5-DR w/SAB
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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.
Apr 2010peak 4Jan 2026
Recalls on the 2010 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.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2024554258,000 units in Canada
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words and abbreviations listed on the label for "TIRES", "RIMS", "WITH", "FR" and "RR" and appear in English only, when they should be listed as "TIRES/PNEUS", "RIMS/JANTES", "WITH/AVEC", "FR/AVT" and "RR/ARR". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Mitsubishi has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
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.**
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 122,000 milesDenver, COCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND STRUCK A CONCRETE MEDIAN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S CHILD SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT NOTED THAT THE CHILD'S HEADACHE WAS WITHSTANDING AFTER MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
NHTSA complaint #11154199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Prairie City, IA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I bought this car used and found out the 2010-02-25 United States FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP is and was in a safety recall when i pump gas the filler tube leaks gas onto the ground so i called a dealership here in Iowa and was told there is no recalls on this vehicle so i sent them the documentation from Mitsubishi was told after they looked it up its already been fixed so they will not do the recall work again was also told once a vehicle is to old they don't have to recall work that is not true if its on the road and licensed they have to do the work.
NHTSA complaint #11711767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peoria, IL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel filler pipe is leaking from behind the protection plate. I've contacted a local dealer and the Manufacturer and feel that I'm getting the run around as there is a previous recall for this same problem on the 2004 model, while mine is a 2010. I had it inspected prior to contacting Mitsubishi.
NHTSA complaint #11495147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesWinston-Salem, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW USED CAR DEALERSHIP HOME TOWN AUTO CAN SELL YOU A CAR THEY KNOW HAVE AN OPEN RECALL ON A VEHICLE BUT FAIL TO LET THE AMERICAN CONSUMER KNOW AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN 2020,THEN CALL YOU A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER SAYING THEY NEED YOU TO COME AND SIGN A PAPER SAYING AS FAR AS THEY KNOW THERE'S NO OPEN RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. I ASKED WHY? IS THERE A RECALL ON MY CAR? I WAS TOLD NO. THE ONLY WAY I FOUND OUT THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR SINCE 2009 WAS FROM MY INSURANCE PROVIDER. SO I CALLED THE CAR DEALERSHIP AND ASKED HOW CAN YOU SELL ME A CAR THAT HAS A OPEN RECALL 2009. HE TELLS ME OH YEAH YOU CAN CALL THE 1-800 AND GET IT FIXED FOR FREE. I ASKED SO YOU KNEW AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE THERE IS A RECALL?THEN HE SAID NO I DON'T WORK IN SALES.THEN HE SAID IT WAS BASICALLY MY PROBLEM NOW. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL.THIS CAR COMPANY SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.OH BTW THIS IS MY 2ND CAR IN 1YR BECAUSE MY 1ST CAR HAD A CRACKED ENGINE AND THEY RIGGED THE BACK SHOCK BECAUSE THE CAR WAS IN A WRECK&THEY FAILED TO TELL ME THE TITLED WAS SALVAGED!
NHTSA complaint #11322891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,000 milesDenver, COCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND STRUCK A CONCRETE MEDIAN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S CHILD SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT NOTED THAT THE CHILD'S HEADACHE WAS WITHSTANDING AFTER MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
NHTSA complaint #11154199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesRahway, NJ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THAT MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2010 BUT WITHIN 9 YEARS, THE PIPE FILLING FROM GAS CAP TO THE TANK HAS A BIG HOLE AND GAS FALLING ON THE FLOOR WHEN I AM FILLING AT THE GAS STATION. WHEN I CHECK CARS.COM I SAW A RECALL: 10V065000 BUT I CHECK WITH THE MITSUBISHI DEALER I AM TOLD THAT THERE ANY RECALL FOR MY CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11150918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sycamore, IL
SEAT BELTS
TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY CANNOT FIX MY PROBLEM DUE TO THE FACT MITSUBISHI STOPPED MANUFACTURING THE PART NEEDED. THE CAR IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD! YES THEY DISCONTINUED THIS MODEL BUT THE PARTS? THIS IS RIDICULOUS, MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS DISABLED AND TURNED OFF WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I CANNOT FIX IT AND I WONDER IF I CAN EVEN SELL IT DUE TO THE FACT IT HAS NO WORKING AIR BAGS. HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS? I THOUGHT THE NHTSA WAS A PLACE WHERE CONSUMERS OF CARS SOLD IN THIS COUNTRY COULD GO TO HELP REMEDY THESE KIND OF PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #11113310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sycamore, IL
AIR BAGS
TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY CANNOT FIX MY PROBLEM DUE TO THE FACT MITSUBISHI STOPPED MANUFACTURING THE PART NEEDED. THE CAR IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD! YES THEY DISCONTINUED THIS MODEL BUT THE PARTS? THIS IS RIDICULOUS, MY AIR BAG SENSOR IS DISABLED AND TURNED OFF WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE! I CANNOT FIX IT AND I WONDER IF I CAN EVEN SELL IT DUE TO THE FACT IT HAS NO WORKING AIR BAGS. HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS? I THOUGHT THE NHTSA WAS A PLACE WHERE CONSUMERS OF CARS SOLD IN THIS COUNTRY COULD GO TO HELP REMEDY THESE KIND OF PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #11113310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesSycamore, IL
SEAT BELTS
SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND MITSUBISHI TOLD ME THEY CAN'T REPAIR THIS SINCE THEY STOPPED MAKING THE PART AFFECTED. IT NEEDS A NEW SENSOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. I WAS TOLD IF IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY OR EVEN ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY IN A NO ACCIDENT SCENARIO. THE CAR IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD AND THEY STOPPED MAKING THE PART? THIS DEFINITELY COMPROMISES SAFETY!
NHTSA complaint #11110564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesSycamore, IL
AIR BAGS
SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND MITSUBISHI TOLD ME THEY CAN'T REPAIR THIS SINCE THEY STOPPED MAKING THE PART AFFECTED. IT NEEDS A NEW SENSOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. I WAS TOLD IF IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY OR EVEN ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY IN A NO ACCIDENT SCENARIO. THE CAR IS ONLY EIGHT YEARS OLD AND THEY STOPPED MAKING THE PART? THIS DEFINITELY COMPROMISES SAFETY!
NHTSA complaint #11110564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mauldin, SC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WATER CONTINUE TO FILL THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THE WATER CONTINUES TO DRIP ON THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR.
NHTSA complaint #11018753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mauldin, SC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WATER CONTINUE TO FILL THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THE WATER CONTINUES TO DRIP ON THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR.
NHTSA complaint #11018753 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 74,622 milesOmaha, NE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS LEAKING AND FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V065000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,622.
NHTSA complaint #10908246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesBend, OR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, MOISTURE APPEARS ON ALL FOUR CALIPERS. RUST ON ALL CALIPERS. RESIDUE ON MASTER CYLINDER AS WELL. REFILLED BRAKE FLUID UNDER HOOD TWICE. STRONG BURNING BRAKE FLUID SMELL WHEN DRIVING. NEW VEHICLE WITH 4K MILES. CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER, EUGENE OR MITSUBISHI. SERVICE DEPT LOOKED AT BRAKES AND RAN TESTS. SERVICE MANAGER, SAYS THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE MOISTURE IS COMING FROM AND CAN'T FIND SOURCE OF LEAK. ALTHOUGH PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES ARE DANGEROUS, AND THERE IS EVIDENCE OF A SERIOUS PROBLEM, DISTRICT REP WILL NOT AUTHORIZE SERVICE DONE TO BRAKES BECAUSE SOURCE WAS NOT PIN POINTED. I CALLED CORPORATE AND OPENED A CASE BUT THEY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY. I NEED SERVICE DONE. I CAN'T TAKE IT ELSEWHERE BECAUSE IT WILL VOID WARRANTY. LEAKING BRAKE FLUID IS DANGEROUS. NO BRAKE FLUID MEANS NO STOPPING. RUSTED CALIPERS CAN SEIZE UP WHICH IS ALSO DANGEROUS. BRAKE PADS SOAKED WITH BRAKE FLUID WON'T WORK. SHOULD NOT BE HAVING BRAKE ISSUES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I JUST WANT MITSUBISHI TO HONOR THEIR WARRANTY, REPLACE THE RUSTED PARTS, FIND THE LEAKING PARTS, REPLACE THE LEAKING PARTS, AND FLUSH THE BRAKE FLUID.
NHTSA complaint #10388209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesBend, OR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, MOISTURE APPEARS ON ALL FOUR CALIPERS. RUST ON ALL CALIPERS. RESIDUE ON MASTER CYLINDER AS WELL. REFILLED BRAKE FLUID UNDER HOOD TWICE. STRONG BURNING BRAKE FLUID SMELL WHEN DRIVING. NEW VEHICLE WITH 4K MILES. CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER, EUGENE OR MITSUBISHI. SERVICE DEPT LOOKED AT BRAKES AND RAN TESTS. SERVICE MANAGER, SAYS THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE MOISTURE IS COMING FROM AND CAN'T FIND SOURCE OF LEAK. ALTHOUGH PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES ARE DANGEROUS, AND THERE IS EVIDENCE OF A SERIOUS PROBLEM, DISTRICT REP WILL NOT AUTHORIZE SERVICE DONE TO BRAKES BECAUSE SOURCE WAS NOT PIN POINTED. I CALLED CORPORATE AND OPENED A CASE BUT THEY WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY. I NEED SERVICE DONE. I CAN'T TAKE IT ELSEWHERE BECAUSE IT WILL VOID WARRANTY. LEAKING BRAKE FLUID IS DANGEROUS. NO BRAKE FLUID MEANS NO STOPPING. RUSTED CALIPERS CAN SEIZE UP WHICH IS ALSO DANGEROUS. BRAKE PADS SOAKED WITH BRAKE FLUID WON'T WORK. SHOULD NOT BE HAVING BRAKE ISSUES ON A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I JUST WANT MITSUBISHI TO HONOR THEIR WARRANTY, REPLACE THE RUSTED PARTS, FIND THE LEAKING PARTS, REPLACE THE LEAKING PARTS, AND FLUSH THE BRAKE FLUID.
NHTSA complaint #10388209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 700 milesCarrollton, TX
STEERING
CAR HESITATES OR TRIES TO STALL WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS AS WELL AS THE STEERING DOES NOT ALWAYS WANT TO AUTO CORRECT AFTER COMPLETION OF A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO TURN ON A BUSY STREET.
NHTSA complaint #10327007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 700 milesCarrollton, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR HESITATES OR TRIES TO STALL WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS AS WELL AS THE STEERING DOES NOT ALWAYS WANT TO AUTO CORRECT AFTER COMPLETION OF A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO TURN ON A BUSY STREET.
NHTSA complaint #10327007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.