2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Endeavor years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. That is the most of any Endeavor model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is structure (59 complaints, 32%), typically at around 78,756 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 182owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 59 | 32% | 78,756 | “side floor” (17%) | $1,350 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 12% | 62,361 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 9% | 65,206 | — | — |
| Visibility | 16 | 9% | 58,031 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 7% | 104,073 | — | — |
| Equipment | 13 | 7% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 7% | 123,048 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 7% | 116,589 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 5% | 163,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 4% | 73,150 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 188,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 128,515 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 104,073 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 604 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 47,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: 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, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and washington d.c. Cold states include north dakota, south dakota, nebraska, kansas, oklahoma, colorado, wyoming, montana, idaho, washington, oregon, and utah. Adjoining states include arkansas, tennessee, and north carolina. In severe corrosive environments where road salts are frequently used in winter vehicles 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 a fuel leakage when fueling the vehicle.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe with a new improved part free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 5, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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 forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall will begin on july 7, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Parking brake
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. The lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.
Risk: This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. The recall began february 24, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Seats
Problem: On certain vehicles, the foot of the driver's side seat riser may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat could become detached, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat bracket to determine whether it requires replacement. If so, the dealer will replace it with a new, improved part. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.
Risk: Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.
Fix: Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Gasoline leaks (PE09056) — opened Dec 30, 2009, closed Mar 12, 2010, led to recall 10V065000.
- Ignition-park interlock system (PE08006) — opened Jan 29, 2008, closed Apr 14, 2008, led to recall 08V139000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
,am writing regarding a severe safety issue at the [XXX] Mitsubishi location. Over a month ago, I brought my 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor in for an open federal safety recall regarding a fuel leak (NHTSA Recall 10V065000). I was sent away without a safe vehicle while parts were 'ordered.'Five days ago…
Emergency brake does not stop car from moving .
My key is stuck in the lock position, won't go all the way back to come out.
My key is stuck in the ignition. We were on vacation and on sat may 23,2020 when we got back to our hotel the key wouldn't release to come out of ignition
While driving the transmission started to slip out of gear from drive to netural to drive while both lights are showing the car is in that gear . While trying to accelerate the car brakes engaged and the went back into drive ,and i had to drive hiw at a very low speed to make it home.
Other Mitsubishi Endeavor years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Endeavor | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 Endeavor | 11 | 2 |
| 2009 Endeavor | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Endeavor | 14 | 3 |
| 2007 Endeavor | 21 | 5 |
| 2006 Endeavor | 20 | 5 |
| 2005 Endeavor | 40 | 6 |
| 2004 | 182 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Endeavor model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.