2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Fuel system · VA

Had recall repaired (fuel injection pipe)@ pomoco hampton va. Immediately afterwards, engine light came on while driving 6 miles up the road. Five days later water started leaking on driver side only. Took vehicle back to dealer. They stated, a hose was missing on recall repair. I wondered why whenever I topped off gas @ the pump, fuel leaked from back tire area under vehicle. Fire hazard. They quoted 1500 to fix water leak. Got a it fix @ another auto repair. Six mths later, back to pomoco for yrly inspection, 2 days later, whenever I press brakes, make turns on city streets, highway, or in motion I feel something rolls under my feet but cant see it, must be underneath. A mth afterwards, everything is wet. All the floor boards, puddles. Cardboard, towels nothing will stop the water flow with AC functioning. I have 128,000 miles on the vehicle, bought in 2010 with 51,000 on it. Ever since the fuel pipe recall, that pomoco took 3 mths to complete because they didnt want to do the work which forced me to file complaint with the corporation, the federal safety agency, & one other, I've had water problems. This will be taken to a higher legal level due to this is & continues to cause harm, intentional or otherwise. We're advised here not to get personal but mold & mushrooms etc, should not exist in a vehicle. I see this has been an issue with lots of others and nothing done to date. Started in around oct 2015 (recall repair) & again may 2016.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Body, Electrical · GA

Noise of sloshing water in the trunk and water dripping onto the driver's floor; soaking wet carpet. Very bad odor! Causing a sick feeling. Rear passenger windows failed; right and left approximately six months apart. The malfunction caused the windows to fall down into the door panel. Roaring noise coming from both front and rear wheels.

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · 87,991 miles · FL

Water leaking in the car from under the dash. I understand this is common for this vehicle....if this is a manufacture error why should they be required to correct it.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · 170,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that the air conditioner leaked water onto the floor mats and caused the floor to become wet. The contact stated that from the floor being wet, his foot slipped off of the brake pedal. The contact did not crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the A/C drain pan was blocked and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Body · 58,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed water leaking under the front drivers side mat. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2012 · Body · TX

We noticed a lot of water on the drivers side floorboard after receiving the car back from receiving hail damage repair. We contacted the auto repairman assuming that the water was associated with the repair. We were told that it was not that the mitsubishi endeavor has a design defect with the heater core and AC drainage. A second mechanical opinion confirmed this. We vacuumed the car using a shop vac and documented 4 inches of water removed from the car on two seperate vacuuming sessions. A member of the family is allergic to mold and has found the resulting mold to be a health hazard. This is the only mode of transportation for the family and the quoted cost of repairs is in a range of $400-$900. The wet floor presents a potential for physical harm as it is extremely wet.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Body, Engine · 235,000 miles · VA

After driving on a long trip, found the driver's side floor carpet and mat soaked with water. Ac drain tube is blocked causing mold and odor. The drain tube is too short and located inside the firewall and needs to be lengthened out of the firewall (per mitsubishi tsb-11-55-003). The flooring continues to be soaked with water even when the AC is not in operation. This is an unsafe condition due to the stepping on the wet floor mat and causing the break pedal and gas pedal to become wet, causing your foot to slip off the pedals when wet. Not to mention the breathing in the mold caused by the wetness.

Filed Jun 7, 2012 · Body · 50,000 miles · NY

Drivers side has wet floor mats, as AC is backed up causing mildew and an unpleasant odor. The whole floor is wet, stretching back to the passengers side. Dealer says they will drill a hole and blow out AC, but not guarantee a permanent fix. This is unsafe because the stepping on wet floor mats make the break and gas pedals wet.

Filed Oct 17, 2011 · Body · MO

My 2004 endeavor has had water leaking on driver's side front floor. Based on the volume of complaints in this forum and others, I would suggest that this is an issue that should be recalled and covered as a manufacturer defect. If it is not recalled, perhaps a class action lawsuit is in order.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Body, Electrical · FL

It looks like that the mitsubishi endeavor has design defects where the A/C water leaks inside the car. I started to notice water under driver and rear seats. I thought that this is due to rain but when I took it for repair the mechanic told me that this is due to the A/C and the water is not draining out instead it is draining inside. I also went to the dealership here in jacksonville, fl and they also told me that this is a know problem and happens with this model. They told me that I have to either replace the compressor for $800 or they can clean and do something that will temporarily fix the problem costing $189. They also told me that there is no recall even though they know that this is a manufacturing defect. There is no guarantee that this problem will not happen even if I replace the compressor. Which is insane!!! Searching the internet reviled that a lot of people are having the same issue. So far I drained more than 3 gallons of water from under the driver and rear passenger seats. I cannot use A/C in hot florida weather. So much water inside the car can also cause short circuit even fire. I believe this is a serious problem which mitsubishi should recall and fix.

Filed Aug 8, 2011 · Body · 80,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. While parked, the contact noticed that the front drivers side floor mat was moist. The contact also stated that when it rained, water entered the vehicle and moisture accumulated on all of the floor mats and floor boards. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · 85,456 miles · VA

I noticed water dropping from under the drivers dashboard occasionally and thought it was condensation/sweating in july 2010. This year on vacation I noticed the carpet was full of water on the drivers side including the rear floorboard with mildew growing every where. This is my wife's vehicle , so I don't drive it very often. She had bronchitis for two and a half months this spring that could not be explained that three different kinds of antibiotics, steroids, and a nebulizer machine couldn't make her better. Now I know what caused her prolonged illness, driving her car every day with mildew under the floor mats and in the air. My whole family has either allergies, asthma or both. After we returned from vacation I googled for a answer to find where the condensation tube was located to clear it and possibly stop it from leaking inside.much to my surprise the internet search resulted with a bevy of complaints about the very same problem ! I read forums, articles, and complaints with the end result that mitsubishi was charging $1000.00 to fix. Since then they issued a service bulletin on how to repair the problem with out taking the whole A/C unit out. There is a tsb report # 09-55-002 on the problem with the findings that insulation used in the housing falls apart and clogs the drain inside the housing.the design of the A/C condenser inside the vehicle is asking for leaks and problems. I can't expose my family to mold and mildew every time the A/C is used. The water in the carpet smells very bad and will rust the floorboards and the frame of the truck! This makes the problem two fold. The rust is a safety issue and the mold is a severe health issue for people especially with respiratory problems. I am very upset and will be contacting the mitsubishi regional service rep. For the washington d.c. Area. Please recall! Many more can't or won't complain! Thank you.....