2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Electrical System (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:software 2010-10-20 · campaign 10V514000 · 19,410 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN POOR WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2010-02-25 · campaign 10V065000 · 108,147 vehicles
Defect: 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,
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (28)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“"the fuel filler neck has rusted through and is actively leaking liquid gasoline when the tank is filled past 3/4, creating an active fire hazard. while safety recall 10v-065 shows as completed for this vin, the original manufacturer remedy has completely failed. furthermore, the local dealership refuses to inspect or address this failed safety rec…”
2023-11-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 195,000 mi“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 deale…”
2020-06-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 125,000 mi“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…”
2020-05-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 135,000 mi“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…”
2019-02-26 · Structure:body:door · 153,000 mi“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. …”
2018-10-12 · Visibility/Wiper · 169,289 mi“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.…”
2018-08-30 · Vehicle Speed Control · 128,000 mi“a.c. is draining into the interior of the vehicle causing the carpet and flooring on the driver side under to the driver seat to become soaked through and will not drain out. on several occasions, footwear have slipped on the break and gas pedals due to moisture accumulated on the bottom of the shoe. the shoe is not able to dry and properly grip …”
2018-03-12 · Unknown Or Other“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 …”
2017-10-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2016-02-11 · Structure:body · 62,000 mi“originally the liftgate would not open only the glass top would open. a common issue according to several mitsubishi endeavor owner forums for endeavors from 2004 to 2008. recently both liftgate and glass would not open at all unless i used the manual release located on the inside part of the liftgate. however, while driving recently the liftgate …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.