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Mitsubishi Endeavor years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 296 complaints about the Mitsubishi Endeavor since 2004, and 12 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 182 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and engine problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2004
Owner complaints
296
Recalls
12
Worst year
2004
Model years
2004-2011

Mitsubishi Endeavor years to avoid

More than twice the Endeavor's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Mitsubishi Endeavor years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2004200520062007200820102011

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mitsubishi Endeavor problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    81
  • Fuel system
    42
  • Engine
    34
  • Electrical
    30
  • Transmission
    28
  • Brakes
    24
  • Airbags
    24
  • Visibility
    23
  • Seat belts
    10
  • Suspension
    9
  • Acceleration
    6
  • Steering
    5

Most reported problems on the Mitsubishi Endeavor

Water leak 23Fuel leak 18

Mitsubishi Endeavor problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2011888Airbags40,00002
20108511Fuel system88,00021
20088114Fuel system157,10032
20077021Body74,30052
20067120Fuel system106,00053
20054440Body85,00066
20045182Body78,000614Avoid

Recalls 12

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Questions about the Mitsubishi Endeavor

What years of the Mitsubishi Endeavor should you avoid?

2004. It has more than twice the Mitsubishi Endeavor's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 182, mostly about body and engine.

What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Endeavor?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Endeavor?

Body, with 81 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (42) and engine (34).

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Endeavor have?

12 recalls between 2004 and 2011. The 2005 model year has the most, with 6.

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