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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, most often about the body and structure (32% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Endeavor model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor problems
Body and structure
59 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The drivers side floorboard is always wet. The dealer indicated it will cost $365 to fix. Seems that internet forums indicate this is a design issue and not simply a plugged air conditioning drain line.
Constant water leak onto mainly the driver's side floor board. It has also happened on the passenger side. I am vacuuming out over 1/2 gallon of water every couple of days during the summer. I'm guessing this could lead to mold and/or mildew buildup and corrosion to the floorboard. With all I've been reading online…
Engine
24 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine, exhaust system.
Serious safety issue that will result in slippery floor carpeting, brake, and acceleration pedals due to design flaw. Water from A/C unit entering driver side drivers floor area. Wetting floor panel and carpeting. Possibly a grommet it seems to be a common problem in many endeavors .
On september 1, 2007, I had been driving on the highway at approximately 60 MPH for approximately 15 miles when the air conditioning suddenly began blowing hot air and the temperature gauge went above "h" immediately. I turned the air conditioning off, exited the highway immediately, stopped the car, and attempted to…
Fuel system
22 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 135,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004 fuel tank fill-up hose (sill hose) has hole - causing fuel leak when filling up the gas tank. It also cause the service light to turn on due to the holes in fuel hose. Dealer wants $600 for replacing the sill fuel hose. However, I feel it is not right, as its only 5 years old vehicle. I…
Tl contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v065000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the vehicle was fine and did not need to…
Visibility and wipers
18 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, glass, side/rear, windshield, windshield wiper/washer.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that the rear window on the hatchback exploded without cause or warning. As of january 2, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 73,000. Updated 01-29-08.
The h-vac system does not work. When air conditioning is used water seeps into the floorboard and completely soaks the floor and mat, which creates a very rank odor. To correct this problem it will cost the consumer approximately $800.00. This is clearly an engineer defect/flaw. We were told by an Mitsubishi service…
Transmission
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive), axle assembly.
I own a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor and the only owner. On friday, 06/10/06 the car broke, I put it in driving and the truck went (2 times) reversed . I almost hit a car behind me. I called Mitsubishi dealer , and that is when the night mare started. It took over 15 phone calls to get my truck towing to the dealer. They…
I am the original owner of a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor with a few complains. Rear window regulator came apart, rear third brake light cracked in half while sitting in the sun, and now it is sitting at the dealership with transmission problem. At 20 MPH the vehicle starts shaking the front end like a bad tire. I replace…
Electrical
15 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
My 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor has some sort of leak right behind the dashboard similar to the one on complaint #10204166. My fan blower motor was replaced due to water damage and more water keeps coming down from behind the dash. Mitsubishi in the bronx wants to charge me a large amount for a repair that is a…
Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004, 48k miles, moving at approx 40 miles per hour, passenger front door panel near the lock and window switches began smoking and quickly filled the entire vehicle with smoke sufficient to obscure all vision. Within seconds flame appears out of the door panel and flames continued to spread until…
Air bags
13 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owned a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection, a heavy truck crashed into the front passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not hold the contact in place. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed and she suffered…
The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while merging off the roadway, another car crashed into the rear end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained broken ribs, lacerations to the left hand and ear, a back injury and a head injury that required medical…
Equipment
13 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: appliance, electrical.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. While driving approximately 25 MPH with the air conditioner activated, the front driver side floor exhibited water leakage. There was an excessive accumulation of water while driving. The water damage resulted in a rapid growth of mold and mildew on the front driver side…
Water from A/C leaks on the driver side floor. This will be the second time I am taking this to dealership for the same problem in eight months.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
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.
Full defect summary
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 le
Electrical: ignition
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
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.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the foot of the driver's side seat riser may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage.
Equipment: trailer hitches
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.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Gasoline leaks
Summary
This investigation was opened on december 30, 2009, based on five consumer reports alleging gasoline fuel leaking from the fuel fill pipe.some of the complainants indicated the fuel fill pipe had corroded to the point of being perforated, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.by letter of february, 24, 2010, and amended march 10, 2010, mitsubishi motors north america (mitsubishi) notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 26,135 subject vehicles.the recalled vehicles were sold or are currently registered in the following salt belt states : ct, de, il, in, ia, ky, me, md, ma, mi, mn, mo, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, va, wv, wi, and the district of columbia.mitsubis
Ignition-park interlock system
Summary
The subject vehicle ignition-park interlock and shift lock (brake-shift interlock) systems are mechanically actuated.the systems utilize two cable assemblies that connect to a plastic housing mounted to the shift lever mechanism.within the housing is a lever (interlock lever) that the ignition-park interlock cable connects to.when the interlock lever is positioned in its rearward travel range, the ignition key removal is prevented; when the lever is positioned in its forward position, key removal is allowed.according to mitsubishi, the ignition key interlock cable may allow the interlock lever to fall forward during vehicle use.in this state the ignition key can be removed from the ignition
Questions about the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (59 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); engine (24 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); fuel system (22 complaints, typically around 135,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 25, 2010 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Endeavor?
- It is the most complained-about Endeavor model year since 2000, with 182 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Mitsubishi Endeavor years
- 2004
- 2005