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Mitsubishi EndeavorModel year report

2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
152,050miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl FWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and other or unknown (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 152,050 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the filler pipe and cap and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns, 1 NHTSA investigation and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “My car will die when idling or if speed is less than 20 MPH. It takes numerous times to restart and will have to accelerate to get it going again. This can happen anywhere at anytime.”

NHTSA complaint #11192112, filed 2019-03, 157,100 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. While driving 50 MPH, the air conditioner started to produce warmer air. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10v514000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed to replace the battery. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure recurred after a couple of months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 127,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11240869, filed 2019-07, 127,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Two weeks ago I noticed my driver side floor was wet which I assumed was from the umbrella with all the rain. However as of last week it remained wet to the point of soaking whenever the A/C or defroster runs. It was checked by carmax tech, who advised it is due to the HVAC drainage deteriorating & water building up in the floor board. To repair the cost is over $1100.00. The tech informed that Mitsubishi is aware of the poorly design however never recalled on any of the vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11010091, filed 2017-07

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 127,000 and 160,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 152,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20082015320162017201820193202020222024
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 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 automatic152218$4,550
Endeavor AWD3.8L 6-cyl4-speed automatic151917$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 2008 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. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 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 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor (Endeavor 2WD, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 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 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 152,050 miles and the middle half falls between 127,000 and 160,000 miles; 0% 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. 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.