2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

20052007
Complaints
25
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems

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

#15 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:71,500 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:138,572 mi
#32 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,500
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
138,572
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Floor Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~127,557 vehicles.

10V514000Electrical System:software
~19,410 affected

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.

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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2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor — FAQ

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

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor has 25 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 71,500 mi); Fuel System (5 complaints, avg 138,572 mi); Unintended Acceleration (2 complaints). 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 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,036 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 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 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 127,557 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 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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