Is the Mitsubishi Endeavor Reliable?

Q: Is the Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?

The Mitsubishi Endeavor scores 76/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Good" for the 2004–2011 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year Endeavor is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor scored highest with a reliability score of 95/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a Endeavor last?

With regular maintenance, most Mitsubishi Endeavor owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used Endeavor.

2004–2011 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

76/100

Good

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

203

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

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Mitsubishi Endeavor Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2011	0	10	6	—	87	Excellent
2010	2	6	1	—	84	Excellent
2009	1	0	—	—	95	Excellent
2008	2	9	—	—	81	Excellent
2007	3	15	2	—	69	Good
2006	3	11	1	—	74	Good
2005	1	27	2	—	67	Good
2004	3	125	5	—	53	Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Endeavor Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mitsubishi Endeavor76/100

Suv Category Average68/100

The Endeavor scores 8 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Mitsubishi Endeavor Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

STRUCTURE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

STRUCTURE:BODY

Based on 203 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?+

The Mitsubishi Endeavor scores 76/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 8 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 15 recall campaigns and 203 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Endeavor is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2009 Endeavor achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Endeavor last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mitsubishi Endeavor owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Endeavor will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Mitsubishi Endeavor VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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