2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Endeavor years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. That ranks 4th out of 8 Endeavor model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints, 30%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 30% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 25% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 15% | 148,645 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 26,121 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 195,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 169,289 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software
Problem: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 endeavor with manual air conditioning. Due to an incorrect heater (hvac) controller signal, the air flow from the air vents may randomly change direction and/or the temperature may briefly cycle between hot and cold.
Risk: This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for damage and if necessary repair the mode door shaft free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. 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.
Seat belts:front
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the right side lower seat belt anchor may separate during a severe vehicle crash.
Risk: Breakage of the mounting bracket in a severe crash could allow the seat belt to not properly restrain the passenger and potentially result in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger side seat belt and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
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
- 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.
"The fuel filler neck has rusted through and is actively leaking liquid gasoline when the tank is filled past 3/4, creating an active fire hazard. While Safety Recall 10V-065 shows as completed for this VIN, the original manufacturer remedy has completely failed. Furthermore, the local dealership…
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact observed corrosion on the fuel filler pipe. The check engine warning light was…
I just had to pay for a repair for the fuel filler pipe. It was leaking as i would fill the car with gas. This model had a recall for this problem but my car vin was not included.t he part they put down on the bill was "the recall kit". I feel that mine should have been covered also. *tr
The gas tank up on top is leaking gas onto the pipe, i have looked in all the local junk yards and they have told me that their vehicles in the yard all have the same problem. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that the rear driver's and rear passenger doors did not open. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. The vin was not provided.
Other Mitsubishi Endeavor years
← 2005 Endeavor · 2007 Endeavor →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Endeavor | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 Endeavor | 11 | 2 |
| 2009 Endeavor | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Endeavor | 14 | 3 |
| 2007 Endeavor | 21 | 5 |
| 2006 | 20 | 5 |
| 2005 Endeavor | 40 | 6 |
| 2004 Endeavor | 182 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.