2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 25%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,911miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 25% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,911 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.
“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“2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. Had the vehicle for 3 days drove around town in a mild snow and rain. The next day noticed water had leaked into the interior cabin under driver side carpeting. Took two large towels to soak up water. Called dealer. Bringing it to service dept tommorow. I noted there are previous TSB's concerning the problem .”
NHTSA complaint #10146734, filed 2006-01, 80 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that the driver side door window dropped and shattered from the interior of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the door knob was fractured in half. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10448142, filed 2012-02, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that extensive mold was developing inside of the vehicle due to leak in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the air conditioning box and tube needed to be cleaned and replaced. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v139000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10724403, filed 2015-06, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that extensive mold developed due to a leak in the vehicle. Due to the placement of the air conditioning drain plug, water leaked onto the floorboard. The contact stated that the carpet in the vehicle was soaked. While driving and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the contact's foot slipped off of the brake pedal due to the bottom of her shoe being wet from the leak. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who confirmed that the water leaked from the drain plug. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120700, filed 2018-08, 112,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10015720Apr 1, 2005Seat side seam tearing. Mitsubishi tech talk.
- 10015221Jan 1, 2005Water leaks at the rear of the body.
- 10018367Dec 1, 2004Water leaks. Refer to 03-42b-003. Mitsubishi. Tech talk.
- 10013777Oct 1, 2004Plastic body protectors.
- 10013773Oct 1, 2004BODY CREAK.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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