Mitsubishi Endeavor Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mitsubishi Endeavor model year (2004–2011) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mitsubishi Endeavor Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 125 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 141
3 recalls · 27 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 40
4 recalls · 15 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 31
Best Mitsubishi Endeavor Years to Buy
1 recall · 6 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 11
2 recalls · 9 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 15
0 recalls · 10 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 22
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Mitsubishi Endeavor — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 10 | 6 | — | 22 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 11 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 2 | 9 | — | — | 15 | Good |
| 2007 | 4 | 15 | 2 | — | 31 | Good |
| 2006 | 4 | 11 | 1 | — | 25 | Good |
| 2005 | 3 | 27 | 2 | — | 40 | Good |
| 2004 | 2 | 125 | 5 | — | 141 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mitsubishi Endeavor Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Endeavor models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Endeavor should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor if possible. It has 2 recalls, 125 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 141 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Endeavor to buy?+
The 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 11. It has only 1 recall and 6 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Endeavor has the fewest problems?+
The 2010, 2008, 2011 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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