2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor, and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
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,…
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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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…
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…
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Ignition (electrical system)
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…
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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Caliper (service brakes)
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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Master cylinder (service brakes)
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 stopping.
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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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.
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,444 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle on two occasions, gasoline was leaking under the driver’s rear, underneath the fuel door, onto the grou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 4, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
“I was using an exit to merge into the highway and when i merged, the vehicle completely lost power. I could hear the engine working but no power to the vehicle. A semi almost totaled me but thank god”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 9, 2020 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor (Endeavor 2WD, Endeavor 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 20–21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4) |
Compare Mitsubishi Endeavor model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Endeavor model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 6 | 182 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 6 | 40 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 5 | 20 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 5 | 21 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 3 | 14 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2 | 11 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 0 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
How do I know if my 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V069000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.