Model year record

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls & problems

The 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor has 5 safety recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls

Complaints20filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemOct 20, 2010

Software

Recall 10V51400019,410 vehicles

Problem: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 ENDEAVOR WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING. DUE TO AN INCORRECT HEATER (HVAC) CONTROLLER SIGNAL, THE AIR FLOW FROM THE AIR VENTS MAY RANDOMLY CHANGE DIRECTION AND/OR THE TEMPERATURE MAY BRIEFLY CYCLE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN POOR WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR DAMAGE AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR THE MODE DOOR SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Fuel system, gasolineFeb 25, 2010

Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Recall 10V065000108,147 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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 LEAK IN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE THAT COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE.
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.

Fuel system, gasolineSep 9, 2008

Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 08V45400045,988 vehicles

Problem: 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.
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.

Electrical systemMar 26, 2008

Ignition

Recall 08V139000116,600 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
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.

Seat beltsJan 18, 2008

Front

Recall 08V0220007,340 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE DURING A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH.
Risk: BREAKAGE OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A SEVERE CRASH COULD ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Endeavor 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

Endeavor 4WD

17mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S4) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system	6	0	0	0	130,000 mi
Electrical system	5	0	1	0	67,500 mi
Unknown or other	3	0	0	0	—
Power trainManual transmission › Floor shift assembly; Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)	2	2	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	1	0	1	—
StructureBody; Body › Door	2	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine	1	0	0	0	—
Seat belts	1	0	0	0	—
Engine	1	0	0	0	—
Service brakes	1	0	0	0	—
Visibility/wiper	1	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel/propulsion system
"The fuel filler neck has rusted through and is actively leaking liquid gasoline when the tank is filled past 3/4, creating an active fire hazard. While Safety Recall 10V-065 shows as completed for this VIN, the original manufacturer remedy has completely failed. Furthermore, the local dealership refuses to inspect or address this failed safety recall without a $193 diagnostic fee, and Mitsubishi Corporate has ignored multiple email inquiries since April. I am requesting a federal review because the vehicle remains unsafe due to a failed recall remedy and the manufacturer refuses to provide a free fix."
Apr 1, 2026
Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact observed corrosion on the fuel filler pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 10V065000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); the VIN was included, and had already been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 195,000.
Nov 7, 2023 · 195,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
I JUST HAD TO PAY FOR A REPAIR FOR THE FUEL FILLER PIPE. IT WAS LEAKING AS I WOULD FILL THE CAR WITH GAS. THIS MODEL HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY CAR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.T HE PART THEY PUT DOWN ON THE BILL WAS "THE RECALL KIT". I FEEL THAT MINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED ALSO. *TR
Jun 15, 2020 · 125,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
THE GAS TANK UP ON TOP IS LEAKING GAS ONTO THE PIPE, I HAVE LOOKED IN ALL THE LOCAL JUNK YARDS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEIR VEHICLES IN THE YARD ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 1, 2020 · 135,000 miles
Structure › Body › Door
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS DID NOT OPEN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Feb 26, 2015 · 153,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
WINDSHIELD RANDOMLY FOGS OVER. HEAT SWITCHES RANDOMLY BETWEEN HEAT AND AC. GAS PEDAL STICKS EVEN WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO BRAKES CAR ACTS LIKE THE GAS PEDAL IS FLOORED. CAR LUNGES FORWARD EVEN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY AND STILL LUNGES ALSO HAS HAPPENED WHEN IT'S IN MOTION HAS HAPPENED IN CITY AND AND RURAL AREAS.
Oct 12, 2018 · 169,289 miles
Service brakes
A.C. IS DRAINING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CARPET AND FLOORING ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER TO THE DRIVER SEAT TO BECOME SOAKED THROUGH AND WILL NOT DRAIN OUT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, FOOTWEAR HAVE SLIPPED ON THE BREAK AND GAS PEDALS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOE. THE SHOE IS NOT ABLE TO DRY AND PROPERLY GRIP THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS DUE TO THE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE SOAKED THROUGH THE CARPETING UNDER FOOT. HAVE CONTACTED LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP: THE A.C. ISSUE IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE STOPPING AND ACCELERATING. CONTACTED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND RECEIVED THE SAME…
Aug 3, 2018 · 128,000 miles
Unknown or other
THE AC GETS COLD ON THE DRIVER SIDE BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE ONLY THE HEAT WORKS. YOU CAN CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE BUT NOTHING HAPPENS IT WILL REMAIN THE SAME. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO RECALL CONCERN ING THIS ISSUE BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE GATHERED FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS WHO OWN THIS TYPE OF DR THEY ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THE DEALER CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS THE PROBLEM AND I PAID $1,600 FOR AN UNFIXED AC UNIT.
Jan 2, 2017

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEMClosedLed to recall 08V139000
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 SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.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…
PE08006 · opened Jan 29, 2008 · closed Apr 14, 2008