2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 4% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,150 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Broken rear control arms on a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor caused extreme fishtailing on even slight snowfall and poor suspension when making turns and going over bumps my mechanic said that he has seen this often on Mitsubishi endeavors just wondered if this is something that I will have to replace often not sure why they broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10415560, filed 2011-07, 97,458 miles“Broken rear control arms on a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor caused extreme fishtailing on even slight snowfall. Our mechanic said that he has seen this often on Mitsubishi endeavors.”
NHTSA complaint #10375549, filed 2011-01, 80,000 miles“There was a rubbing sound coming from the right front of the truck when turning and the A/C failed intermittently while driving. The evaporator housing was removed and the debris and water was cleaned from the housing and blower motor. (trash filtered through the air condition vent system)”
NHTSA complaint #10105171, filed 2004-11, 26,653 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The noise intensified when driving in reverse or making a turn. Also, the contact felt a vibration from the steering wheel. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failures were related to the rear end spindle bushings. As a result, the rear tires became worn. The vehicle will be repaired for the failures. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 73,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241303, filed 2008-09, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152965Jan 8, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool…
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10018782Dec 1, 2005Rear suspension bushing replacement - service manual revision. Various models including the 2006 endeavor.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
59 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBrakes
11 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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