VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Mitsubishi Endeavor2004–2011
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Mitsubishi Endeavor
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Mitsubishi Endeavor Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 126 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE
3 recalls · 28 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls · 15 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Federal Defect Investigations
NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 2 past investigations into the Endeavor became recalls.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of October 25, 2026.
Mitsubishi Endeavor — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 10 | 6 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 82 | 39 | 67 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 1 | 9 | — | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 3 | 15 | 2 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 2006 | 3 | 12 | 1 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 2005 | 3 | 28 | 2 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Good |
| 2004 | 3 | 126 | 5 | — | 57 | 39 | 51 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Endeavor compares — best year within each era shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Endeavor to buy?+
The 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor scores highest on our Buyer Score (51/100) — combining a reliability score of 57/100 with a value score of 39/100. It has 3 recalls and 12 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Endeavor years have the most problems?+
The 2004, 2005, 2007 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2004 Endeavor leads with 3 recalls and 126 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Endeavor problems?+
The most frequently reported Mitsubishi Endeavor issues involve: STRUCTURE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.