Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Body & structure
59 complaint records1 crash report
"RUST/CORROSION ON REAR CROSSMEMBER (SUB FRAME) CAUSED FAILURE OF UPPER A-ARM MOUNTING TABS. CAUSED WHEEL (RIGHT/REAR) TO COLLAPSE INTO VEHICLE. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
24 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"MITSUBITISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 CAUGHT FIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30AM. OWNERS AWAKENED BY CAR ALARM TO FIND REAR OF VEHICLE IN FLAMES, RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Fuel system
21 complaint records
"FUEL FILLER NECK IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING CODE P0442. CAR VIN WAS NEVER PART OF RECALL. I SHOULD GET REIMBURSED FOR THIS REPAIR...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE09056 opened Dec 2009 | closed Mar 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | GASOLINE LEAKS - led to recall 10V065000 THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON DECEMBER 30, 2009, BASED ON FIVE CONSUMER REPORTS ALLEGING GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL FILL PIPE.SOME OF THE COMPLAINANTS INDICATED THE FUEL FILL PIPE HAD CORRODED TO THE POINT OF BEING PERFORATED, ALLOWING FUEL TO... |
| PE08006 opened Jan 2008 | closed Apr 2008 | Power Train | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM - led to recall 08V276000 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... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V065000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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,... | Normally free |
| 08V139000 | Electrical System | 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... | Normally free |
| 05V069000 | Parking Brake | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. | Normally free |
| 04V428000 | Equipment | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. | Normally free |
| 04V279000 | Seats | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FOOT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RISER MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, RESULTING IN REDUCED STRENGTH OF THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. | Normally free |
| 04V197000 | Trailer Hitches | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011012 2011-01-10 | Fuel System | 4,969 | Certain vehicles, operated in areas where road salts are frequently used in winter, may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. |
| 2010050 2010-03-01 | Fuel System | 1,242 | Certain vehicles, operated in areas where road salts are frequently used in winter, may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. |
| 2008100 2008-03-25 | Other | 4,353 | 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. |
| 2005047 2005-02-25 | Brakes | 1,376 | On certain vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification during assembly. The lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake. |
| 2004253 2004-07-19 | Seats And Restraints | 3 | On certain vehicles, the rear foot of the driver's side seat bracket may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage. In the event of a crash, the seat could become detached, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004254 2004-07-19 | Powertrain | 878 | On certain vehicles, the retaining bolts that attach the propeller shaft to the center bearing flange and/or the rear differential flange may be missing, not sufficiently tightened or over tightened. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEALER LETTER Jul 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TSB-23-00-001 Apr 2023 | Equipment | This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. | |
| TSB-23-00-004 Apr 2023 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. | |
| DEALER LETTER Apr 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TSB-22-54-003 Apr 2022 | Unknown Or Other | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT253 Nov 2019 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-19-00-008 Jul 2019 | Equipment | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label. | |
| TSB-19-34-001 Jan 2019 | Suspension | This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover. | |
| MEDICUpdate517 Feb 2018 | Equipment | This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available. | |
| TT237 Feb 2018 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT218 Aug 2015 | Power Train | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-15-54-004 Jul 2015 | Equipment | This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components. | |
| TT217 Jul 2015 | Suspension | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT197 May 2013 | Electrical System | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT195 Mar 2013 | Steering | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TTIndex12 Mar 2013 | Equipment | This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012. | |
| TT194 Feb 2013 | Steering | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-13-42A-002 Jan 2013 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. | |
| TT193 Jan 2013 | Fuel System | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT192 Dec 2012 | Wheels | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT191 Nov 2012 | Air Bags | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-12-35-002 Sep 2012 | Equipment | MITSUBISHI: ON SOME VEHICLES, AN ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) STEERING WHEEL SENSOR HAS BEEN INSTALLED, REPLACING ORIGINAL SENSOR. NEW SENSOR NOT TO BE ROTATED BEFORE INSTALLATION. | |
| TSB-09-42A-006 May 2009 | Equipment | MITSUBISHI: LIFTGATE GAS SPRING BOLT TORQUE SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. THE TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR THE LIFTGATE GAS SPRING BOLTS IS INCORRECTLY PRINTED IN HE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE LIFTGATE GAS SPRING BOLTS. *PE | |
| 137 May 2007 | Power Train | REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB | |
| 0652A001 May 2006 | Seat Belts | SEAT BELT STOPPER BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 0631001 Mar 2006 | Tires | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 123 Feb 2006 | Power Train | TCL LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1120-2004-ON GALANT & ENDEAVOR, 2006-ON ECLIPSE. *AK | |
| 0616001 Jan 2006 | Electrical System | ALTERNATOR B+ TERMINAL REPLACEMENT. TO INCLUDE 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. *TT | |
| 0527002 Dec 2005 | Suspension | REAR SUSPENSION BUSHING REPLACEMENT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2006 ENDEAVOR. *TT | |
| 0452A003 Nov 2005 | Seats | POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT CABLE. *TT | |
| 0523004 Jul 2005 | Power Train | 2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT | |
| 116 Jun 2005 | Equipment | KEY REGISTRATION WITHOUT USING MUT-III. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 115 Apr 2005 | Power Train | TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 0513006 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0413004 Feb 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR SPARK KNOCK / DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 0171. *TT UPDATE. *TT | |
| 0423001 Feb 2005 | Power Train | POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR A/T SHIFT DELAY. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATE. *TT | |
| 113 Jan 2005 | Electrical System | POWER PLANT CHECK HARNESS. MITSUBISHI MOTORS. *TT | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | REPLACEMENT ENGINE GASKET SERVICE PARTS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT | |
| 23 Dec 2004 | Power Train | HIGH-PITCHED WHINE THAT VARIES WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION, SOMETIMES ON DECELERATION. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 37A Dec 2004 | Steering | SQUEAKING SOUND FROM THE STEERING RACK AREA, CHECK THE STEERING RACK BUSHINGS. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 42A Dec 2004 | Structure | WATER LEAKS. REFER TO 03-42B-003. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 54 Dec 2004 | Electrical System | TIME INTERVAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR LIGHTS AND WIPERS. ALL MITSUBISHI MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE TIME INTERVAL FUNCTION FOR WIPER AND LIGHTS. TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 12012004 Dec 2004 | Visibility | WIND NOISE FROM DELTA GLASS AREA. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 0454007 Nov 2004 | Equipment | IGNITION KEY RING ANTENNA INSPECTION-SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SC | |
| 0431001 Oct 2004 | Suspension | REAR STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. TO INCLUDE THE 2005 ENDEAVOR. *TT | |
| 10012004 Oct 2004 | Structure | BODY CREAK. *EH | |
| 09012004 Sep 2004 | Fuel System | FUEL TANK HARD TO FILL. *EH | |
| 0423002 Aug 2004 | Power Train | A/T LEARNED VALUE RESET PROCEDURE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0400010 Aug 2004 | Electrical System | MUT-III STV VERSION 10.1 NEW FEATURES. *TT | |
| 0454003 Aug 2004 | Electrical System | IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE (2004 MODELS). *TT | |
| 108 Aug 2004 | Electrical System | TCL OFF INDICATOR COMES ON WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 07012004 Jul 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO SYSTEM AND MULTI CENTER DISPLAY REPLACEMENT. *EH | |
| 06012004 Jun 2004 | Equipment | 2004.5 ENDEVOR SERVICE INFORMATION. THIS INCLUDES ALL 2004-05 MITSUBISHI ENDEVOR MODELS. *EH | |
| 0442A001 May 2004 | Equipment | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (ALL 2004 MODELS). *TT | |
| 0454004 May 2004 | Equipment | OVERHEAD CONSOLE SERVICE PARTS. *TT | |
| 05012004 May 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SPARK KNOCK. *EH | |
| 0452B002 Mar 2004 | Air Bags | CORRECTED ADVANCED AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0427001 Feb 2004 | Power Train | REAR DIFFERENTIAL NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *MR | |
| 0437A001 Jan 2004 | Steering | POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABILITY. *TT | |
| 0435002 Jan 2004 | Service Brakes | ABS AND TCL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT |
Showing 60 of 76 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 6 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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