2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor body problems

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 130,000 miles · NY

The car has been accumulating fluid on the floor of the driver's side. Usure of where the problem was, we have been absorbing the water and airing out the car. Mold has accumulated as well (black mold) and now I know why I've had repeated respiratory problems, including pneumonia three times over the past 2 years. Rust is also forming due to the constant humidity levels inside the car. The brake pedal seems to be rusting as well as the driver's side chair floor mount. I cannot see what is happening to the electrical wiring, as it is covered by the panels. There have been numerous times that due to the liquid on the floor of the driver's side, my foot has slipped while depressing the brake which has LED to potential accidents. As I cannot see the floor itself (due to the carpeting), I don't know if that is rusting out as well. I have not taken it to a dealer yet, since I didn't know what the problem was... I thought that maybe rain was getting into the car somehow. Well, since it hasn't rained in over one week, and the puddle in the car was worse than ever before, I suspected the A/C system. I went online and have found numerous complaints and yet there is no recall? I am appalled that this situation has not been addressed? Fungal respiratory infections can lead to death, especially for those who are vulnerable. Slippery brake pedals, rusting floor boards and rusting seat floor anchors, potential for electrical shorts and/or fires are not acceptable. The company has apparently not taken responsibility for these issues. Perhaps it will take a death for a recall? I would like to emphasize that no mechanic was able to definitively tell us where this leak was coming from, nor were we able to tell... Until now. It has been two years. This car has no resell value and should not be sold due to the potential for serious harm. This matter is long overdue!

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Body · AL

This problem is not related to the age of vehicle, nor is it owner-created. It is a manufacturer design flaw. Driver-side front floor stays soaking wet. Shoes get wet and slippery which is dangerous while pressing on gas and brake pedals (driving hazard). Mold continues to grow even after cleaned (health hazard). Told that the problem is a failed grommet from the evaporator core drain. No recall has been issued ($700 repair estimate to replace grommet). Due to health and safety hazards, a recall should be issued for this manufacturer flaw/faulty material!

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Body · 170,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the passenger side rear wheel began to make contact with the frame of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the sub frame had rusted near the rear passenger side wheel causing the a-arm to separate and the wheel to lean inward. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Body · PA

I was going to open a door for my child when the rear passenger door handle just snapped off. Extremely scary. What if it was an emergency situation.

Filed Oct 5, 2014 · Body · WI

My back hatch will not open from the outside!! Have to go threw the back seat to open it!!!!

Filed Aug 16, 2014 · Body · 112,264 miles · FL

Noticed I have water on drivers side floor from AC. Water pools and saturates the floor. Feet can get wet and slip off of brake or gas pedal. Also concern of mold growing in interior. Online search finds this is a common problem with this vehicle and no recall has been issued.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Body · 125,000 miles · NC

The roof rack has very flimsy paint and has been peeling for years. I contacted the dealership and was told it was not covered. I commute on the freeway and 90% of the endeavors I see have paint peeling off their roof rack. I have kept this car in the garage for the last 8 out of 10 years. It has been protected from the elements and isn't driven much and still the roof rack looks awful! If I were looking to buy a new car and saw this, I certainly would not want a car with a paint problem.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Body · 140,000 miles · CA

On vac. While driving noticed the driver side floorboard soaked. Read on line several people have had this problem. Seems to be a defect from factory relating to the air conditioner. Was fixed in 2005 models. It can be dangerous as your shoe gets wet and can slip on the brake or gas pedal. I understand it is a $800.00 fix.mitsubishi why haven't you done a recall on this??

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Body · 178,000 miles · TX

Driver side floor stays sopping wet. I am assuming this is from the AC drain hose. Mechanics want $700-1000 to attempt to fix the problem, but say there are no guarantees as this has been an ongoing defect with the 2004 endeavor. This raises several safety issues with main one being that feet are wet and slippery and likely to cause being unable to brake as needed due to foot slipping off pedal. Other safety concerns are in regards to the mold due to being unable to keep it dry. Please recall this and have it fixed as it should be. The consumer should not have to absorb this cost when it is a defect that should not have occurred.

Filed May 8, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 84,000 miles · CT

Rust/corrosion on rear crossmember (sub frame) caused failure of upper a-arm mounting tabs. Caused wheel (right/rear) to collapse into vehicle.