Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor problems
Share of the 182 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Endeavor complaints by model year
Best Endeavor years: 2008, 2011, 2006. Years to avoid: 2004, 2005, 2007. Compare all years →
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls (6)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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,…
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.
Electrical system › Ignition
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…
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.
Parking brake
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 effectiveness of the parking brake.
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
Seats
On certain vehicles, the foot of the driver's side seat riser May develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat bracket to determine whether it requires replacement. If so, the dealer will replace it with a new, improved part. The recall began on July 26, 2004.
Trailer hitches
Certain sport utility vehicles May have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.
Remedy: Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on May 28, 2004.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor:
Gasoline leaks
This investigation was opened on December 30, 2009, based on five consumer reports alleging gasoline fuel leaking from the fuel fill pipe.some of the complainants indicated the fuel fill pipe had corroded to the point of being perforated, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.by letter of February, 24, 2010, and amended March 10, 2010, Mitsubishi motors north America (Mitsubishi) notified the agency that it will…
Ignition-park interlock system
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…
What 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor owners say
Body & structure all 59 →
Tl contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the passenger side rear wheel began to make contact with the frame of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the sub frame had rusted near the rear passenger side wheel causing the a-arm to separate and the wheel to lean inward. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
I noticed that the floor on the driver side of my Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004, bought in the same year, was soaking wet and couldn't understand why since it was not raining. My son noticed that the floor gets soaking wet whenever he or I use the car. I suspect that it might be the aircon leaking but didn't bring it to the mechanic because I was scared of the expense which I cannot afford now that we're on fixed income. Since June 2013, however, the leaking has noticeably increased, and my son used thick bath towels to dry the floor, but I noticed that the towels get soggy with whatever is leaking, but even a couple of thick bath towels not enough to dry the floor. …
Engine & cooling all 24 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. While driving approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle and an unknown warning light illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired, but the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,729.
We noticed that the engine was smelling hot, but no warning lights were on, so we made an appointment with a Mitsubishi dealer, while driving it into the shop it began to overheat. After stopping several times to cool off the engine we made it to the dealer only for the car to just then get a check engine light on and stall completely out. We then found out that it was a hole in the radiator and was not covered under the power train warranty. We could not afford the 630 dollars that they wanted to charge us so we decided to have a known mechanic do the work. When the radiator was pulled out we found that since the air conditioning and coolant was behind the radiator it caused rubbing on the bottom of the radiator causing a small pin hole to be rubbed into it. We are working on having it repaired with a licensed radiator shop and replacing. …
Fuel & propulsion system all 22 →
,am writing regarding a severe safety issue at the [redacted] Mitsubishi location. Over a month ago, I brought my 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor in for an open federal safety recall regarding a fuel leak (NHTSA Recall 10V065000). I was sent away without a safe vehicle while parts were 'ordered.'Five days ago, the new service manager promised a callback the next day. I was ghosted. Today, I attempted to follow up on my parts status, and it appears the service desk has blocked my phone number. I am currently operating a vehicle that actively leaks raw gasoline at the pump in the Milwaukee area. This is a massive corporate liability.
Car would not start after pumping fuel in - took to mechanic; he said battery fine few days later, car would not start after pumping fuel in - took to mechanic; he said battery bad. I replaced battery. Few days later, car would not start after pumping fuel in - took to mechanic; he said new battery fine. Since car did not start 3 times in a row after pumping gas, and I needed a jump every time, I had mechanic do a diagnostic. He said the issue was tied to a recall bulletin. 10V065000 - filler pipe and cap. Called Mitsubishi to fix it but they said my car does not qualify because I am state of california. I do a lot of my driving in snow so I feel Mitsubishi should fix this for me. This is a potential fire hazard so I need to fix it asap (plus I don't want to get stuck at a gas station again needing a jump). …
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 21 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor a good car?
Based on 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 Endeavor rates avoid: 13.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Endeavor at the same age. It is one of the Endeavor years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
The body & structure — 59 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the engine & cooling (24) and fuel & propulsion system (22).
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, the most recent from February 25, 2010 (filler pipe and cap). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Endeavor?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2011 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004, 2005 and 2007. See the full Mitsubishi Endeavor years comparison.
At what mileage do 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 78,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.