Mitsubishi Endeavor years to avoid
The Mitsubishi Endeavor years to avoid are 2004, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
381
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2004–2011
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Endeavor years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 230 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 55 |
Every Endeavor year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 17 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 26 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 25 | 5 | |
| 2005avoid | 55 | 6 | |
| 2004avoid | 230 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mitsubishi Endeavor years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Endeavor years to avoid are 2004, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Endeavor?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Endeavor years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Endeavor have?
Across all model years, the Endeavor has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 381 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.