Model year
2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 14 complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), POWER TRAIN (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 182 complaints
- 2005 40 complaints
- 2006 20 complaints
- 2007 21 complaints
- 2008 14 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 11 complaints
- 2011 8 complaints
Recalls
10V514000 · Oct 20, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 ENDEAVOR WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING. DUE TO AN INCORRECT HEATER (HVAC) CONTROLLER SIGNAL, THE AIR FLOW FROM THE AIR VENTS MAY RANDOMLY CHANGE DIRECTION AND/OR THE TEMPERATURE MAY BRIEFLY CYCLE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD.
10V065000 · Feb 25, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 ENDEAVOR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY,…
08V139000 · Mar 26, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 120,000 MY 2004-2006 ENDEAVOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE…
Complaints
14 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08006 | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | Jan 29, 2008 | Apr 14, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor 2WD · 3.8L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Endeavor AWD · 3.8L · Automatic (S4) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.