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2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor, most often about the body and structure (25% of complaints, typically around 111,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Endeavor model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor problems
Body and structure
10 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The rear trunk latch fails to unlock. I cannot open either the glass or the trunk. Have to use the manual release from inside to open.
The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that extensive mold developed due to a leak in the vehicle. Due to the placement of the air conditioning drain plug, water leaked onto the floorboard. The contact stated that the carpet in the vehicle was soaked. While driving and attempting to depress…
Brakes
8 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The emergency brake was deployed in order to stop the vehicle. The contact also mentioned the vehicle caliper was detached under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private…
The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal grinding noise. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger's side rotor was corroded and had become fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer…
Electrical
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 121,000 miles.
I was driving along the highway, I smelled what seems to be burning plastic, I saw smoke from under my glove compartment, suddenly my A/C stop working. Upon inspection I notice that the electrical plug to the fan motor looked charred/burnt. I removed it for safety reasons. I read over the internet that is a common…
Air conditioning water drains into the vehicle causing clogging and flooding of the drivers side floor the mileage is only115k. This causes bad odor,growth of microorganisms and could lead to accidents because the floor on the drivers side becomes slippery. Took it to the dealer but they said they have been receiving…
Transmission
6 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. While driving 40 MPH, the transmission suddenly locked. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the dashboard shift indicator light would flash whenever the vehicle was placed into drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact shifted into park, turned off the vehicle, and removed the keys from the ignition, but the vehicle began to roll backwards. He had to start the ignition while it was rolling and apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into another…
Engine
5 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
Air conditioning water recipient clogs causing flooding of the drivers side floor. It is the third time it happens to my Mitsubishi Endeavor 2005 SUV., whose mileage is 55k. This causes bad odor,growth of microorganisms and could lead to accidents because of wet shoes. Additionally, unclogging the water recipient is…
My air conditioner keeps going out every year. I have own the vehicle 2 1/2 years. I am having to have the air conditioner fixed again ( that is the summer of 2013, & 2014). I have talked to other owners who are having the same problem. This is costing me around $400.00 every year. I would like someone to investigate…
Air bags
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: frontal.
Dt: the contact stated while purchasing the vehicle he insisted that the dealer convert the driver's seat to a power operated seat. After the power seat was installed the SRS light illuminated. The dealer performed diagnostic testing which was inconclusive. The dealer believed it may have been the wiring harness on…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. While driving approximately 35 MPH in dry weather, the contact struck the driver side door of another vehicle. The hood buckled and the front bumper came off. The contact stated that due to the damage sustained to his vehicle, the air bags should have deployed; however, they…
Equipment
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: appliance.
The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated the driver side floorboard was becoming soaked with water. The contact stated that the failure occurred whenever the air conditioner was being operated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that a hose would need to be…
The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that extensive mold was developing inside of the vehicle due to leak in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning box and tube needed to be cleaned and replaced. The contact…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 8%While air conditioner is running and vehicle is in motion, blower stops blowing cold air, water drips inside vehicle on passenger side floor gets soaked with water and moldy smell inside vehicle. When making turns, you can hear water sloshing around inside the dashboard, and what sounds like static or sparks behind…
The vehicle has a very bad vibration and severe wining sound, not sure what it is but we dont feel safe driving it. New tires , rotors, and breaks were installed and still the same problem. It usually starts vibration at about 25 MPH and is hard to maintain a speed.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 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
Fuel system: tank assembly
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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: caliper
Risk: This could cause fracture of the brake caliper and subsequent unexpected partial loss of braking force, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper if necessary free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the material used to manufacture the front disc brake calipers may be brittle due to improper metallurgy.
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: This may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. The recall began on october 3, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping.
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.
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
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 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (10 complaints, typically around 111,000 miles); brakes (8 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 121,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 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 2005 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Endeavor?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Endeavor model year since 2000, with 40 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