2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Endeavor years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. That ranks 5th out of 8 Endeavor model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 21%), typically at around 157,100 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 3 | 21% | 157,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 140,925 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 14% | 198,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% | 110,850 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls (3)
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.
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.
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 contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud flapping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front driver's side wheel almost became detached from the vehicle. There was no…
The SRS light on the dash is on. the passenger seatbelt does not alert when thereâs a passenger who needs to put on there seatbelt.
Rear suspension crossmember is rusted through.
The subframe on the passenger rear side broke due to rust. Both subframes are rusted front and back but the rest of the underneath of the car is perfect. I need it replaced and the dealer said they can not even get the part anymore. So my car is pretty much totaled. The suv is only 12 years old…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRUCE WALTERS FORD LINCOLN KIA (302 S MAYO TRAIL…
Other Mitsubishi Endeavor years
← 2007 Endeavor · 2009 Endeavor →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Endeavor | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 Endeavor | 11 | 2 |
| 2009 Endeavor | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 3 |
| 2007 Endeavor | 21 | 5 |
| 2006 Endeavor | 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 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.