Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 181 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V065000 FUEL FILLER PIPE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V139000 IGNITION /PARKING INTERLOCK SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V069000 PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V428000 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V279000 MITSUBISHI/DRIVER SEAT RISER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V197000 MITSUBISHI/TRAILER HITCH WIRING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 59 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 22 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Visibility 16 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Equipment 14 complaints
Of the 181 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 181 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor has a moderate recall history with six campaigns and 181 owner complaints, indicating slightly higher-than-average issues for its age. Key areas of concern include structure, engine cooling, and electrical system failures, but the evidence remains limited given the vehicle's age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| engine cooling | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| ignition system | Unknown | $150–$500 | occasional |
| parking brake | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid service
- Battery checks and replacement
- Drive belt inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent stalling
- Unexpected power loss
- Unresponsive brakes
- Squeaking or grinding noises
- Persistent warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.