MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor

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2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:22.068Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
40
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2005 40 2006: 20 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011
2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2005 40 2006: 20 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011
2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2005 40 2006: 20 complaints 2006 2007: 21 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 11 complaints 2010 2011: 8 complaints 2011

2005: 40 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004182
200540
200620
200721
200814
20090
201011
20118

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

25% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing body.

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As I was driving on the highway and and as I sped up the vehicle kept fish tailing it felt like it was the front of the vehicle .

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Service brakes

20% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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I was pulling into an apartment parking lot at 3 miles per hour or less applied brake and car surged forward. I applied more pressure to brake and the car surged again and would not stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-28

Electrical system

18% · 7 reports
FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-06

I was driving the vehicle home from work when I smelled electrical wire burning through out the car. It was coming from under the glove compartment. I pulled off the road to investigate. The connector to the a/c & heater motor was charred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-17

My vehicle has the same problem as 2006-2008 model years of the same car. That is, the heater controller signal to the HVAC system codes as U111, and consequently the a/c will not turn on at all, but indicator light shows it to be on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-10

Power train

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH
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1. My 2005 Endeavor has 11,000 kms, covered by the warranty (It has less than a year since I bought it. Lst Friday I was driving normally to my work when I felt thumps and if it were pulling back and forth.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-21

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2005-02-24Parking brake05V069000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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    2005-10-03Service brakes, hydraulic05V409000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. The recall began on October 3, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

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    2006-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic06V068000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the material used to manufacture the front disc brake calipers may be brittle due to improper metallurgy.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2008-01-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-04-14 Ignition-park interlock system
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    2008-07-07Electrical system08V139000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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    2008-09-20Fuel system, gasoline08V454000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2010-07-05Fuel system, gasoline10V065000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V069000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 05V409000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06V068000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 08V139000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V065000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.