2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2023
“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”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2020
“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”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2020
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“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact inquired about a recall and was informed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact stated that the fuel indicator illuminated and fuel was leaking from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact called a local dealer (valley imports, 402 40th st s fargo, nd 58103), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the unknown recall had expired. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2017
“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.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the fuel filler pipe was corroded and caused the fuel to leak from the fuel filler pipe. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 10v065000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that while parking, the shift lever failed to shift from the drive to the park position. The contact stated that the emergency brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle from moving and turn it off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v139000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi endeavor. While attempting to park, the vehicle abruptly accelerated and crashed into a building. There were no warning lights illuminated before or after the failure. The contact suffered a panic attack and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2015
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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.
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 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY SEPARATE DURING A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2006 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.