2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

< older2005
Complaints
230
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Injuries
13
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#140 complaints

Structural Problems

Avg mileage:91,948 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:85,917 mi
#310 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:107,404 mi
Crash-related:8
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

Structural Problems
40
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
91,948
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,917
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
107,404
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,190
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,781
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,617
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
117,344
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
172,580
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
47,986
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,598
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,575
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~108,147 vehicles.

10V065000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
~108,147 affected

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.

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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor has 230 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (40 complaints, avg 91,948 mi); Body Structure (14 complaints, avg 85,917 mi); Airbags (10 complaints, avg 107,404 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,639 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor include 19 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 108,147 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Endeavor reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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