2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 8% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car has been accumulating fluid on the floor of the driver's side. Usure of where the problem was, we have been absorbing the water and airing out the car. Mold has accumulated as well (black mold) and now I know why I've had repeated respiratory problems, including pneumonia three times over the past 2 years. Rust is also forming due to the constant humidity levels inside the car. The brake pedal seems to be rusting as well as the driver's side chair floor mount. I cannot see what is happening to the electrical wiring, as it is covered by the panels. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995423, filed 2017-06, 130,000 miles“The consumer had to take the vehicle into the dealer because none of the windows would roll down, and the doors would not lock or unlock from the driver side remote button. A whining noise was heard in the transmission. Windshield wiper blades would not turn off. Warning light in the dash continues to come on.”
NHTSA complaint #10108703, filed 2005-03, 24,950 miles“Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004, 48k miles, moving at approx 40 miles per hour, passenger front door panel near the lock and window switches began smoking and quickly filled the entire vehicle with smoke sufficient to obscure all vision. Within seconds flame appears out of the door panel and flames continued to spread until it engulfed most of the passenger door before it was put out with a fire extinguisher provided by nearby business.”
NHTSA complaint #10201667, filed 2007-09, 48,000 miles“No event leading to failure. Several electrical itmes in the car stopped working- radio, display, dealer are currently trying to locate problem, they believe a ground wire is loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10072486, filed 2004-05, 9,000 miles“My key is stuck in the ignition. We were on vacation and on sat may 23,2020 when we got back to our hotel the key wouldn't release to come out of ignition”
NHTSA complaint #11338544, filed 2020-07Related recalls
- 08V139000Mar 26, 2008Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 my 2004-2006 endeavor passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the…Covers: Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10170102May 21, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10019044Jan 1, 2006Alternator b+ terminal replacement. To include 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder.
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
- 10015224Jan 1, 2005Buzz or rattle in rear speaker area.
- 10015206Jan 1, 2005Power plant check harness. Mitsubishi motors.
- 10018378Dec 1, 2004Buzz or rattle in rear speaker area. Mitsubishi. Tech talk.
- 10018375Dec 1, 2004Time interval adjustments for lights and wipers. All mitsubishi models with adjustable time interval function for wiper and lights. Tech talk.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
59 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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