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Mitsubishi EndeavorModel year report

2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems

Complaints
40filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
85,000miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The part named most often is body and structure, with 10 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and electrical system (7). 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the caliper and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine (1), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “As I was driving on the highway and and as I sped up the vehicle kept fish tailing it felt like it was the front of the vehicle . So I went straight to my mechanic and he showed me the rust of the rear subframe of the car and it was detached and broken. He suggested I not drive the vehicle because I amy lose co trol of the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11042714, filed 2017-11, 162,000 miles

Brakes: “I was pulling into an apartment parking lot at 3 miles per hour or less applied brake and car surged forward. I applied more pressure to brake and the car surged again and would not stop. This caused me to crash into a unoccupied parked car which banged another unoccupied car parked next to it. All 3 cars were damage. My car and the car I hit sustained front end damage. The third car was scraped along the driver side door and rear panel. There was a witness to this accident that told the responding california chp officer that he saw my car experience two surges as I slowly entered the parking. …”

NHTSA complaint #10744258, filed 2015-07, 15,000 miles

Electrical system: “I was driving along the highway, I smelled what seems to be burning plastic, I saw smoke from under my glove compartment, suddenly my A/C stop working. Upon inspection I notice that the electrical plug to the fan motor looked charred/burnt. I removed it for safety reasons. I read over the internet that is a common problem with these vehicles, the item should be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #10558575, filed 2014-01, 121,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was using an exit to merge into the highway and when I merged, the vehicle completely lost power. I could hear the engine working but no power to the vehicle. A semi almost totaled me but thank god it merged thanks to another driver. The rolled barely making it to the side of highway and found out the transmission blew out. I want to make this perfectly clear: I do routine maintenance conducted at professional shops for all oil changes and or other issues religiously and the miles on vehicle aren't high. In other words, I almost lost my life because of this with no working vehicle to add. …”

NHTSA complaint #11308058, filed 2020-02, 150,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

27% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,616 and 121,000 miles.

11%0–105%10–2511%25–5016%50–7511%75–10032%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 85,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Endeavor · sedan not rated5 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Endeavor 2WD3.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162118$4,550
Endeavor 4WD3.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Endeavor

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011840,0000—18—Not enough data
20101188,0002—18—Not enough data
200814152,0503—18—Not enough data
20072174,3005—18—Falling
200620106,0005—18—Falling
20054085,0006—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200418278,0006—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Mitsubishi Endeavor model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor have?

NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 10 complaints (25% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor (Endeavor 2WD, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor reported?

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,000 miles and the middle half falls between 49,616 and 121,000 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.