2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 230
- 3 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STRUCTURE
- 40 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 13 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,283
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mitsubishi median
+55
median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records
Vs 2002-2006
-39
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
23%
Structure: 54 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
- STRUCTURE 40
- STRUCTURE:BODY 14
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
- AIR BAGS 10
1 recall on record for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
- NHTSA 10V065000 · 2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?
NHTSA has 230 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is structure (40 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Owners most often report problems with: structure (40), structure:body (14), unknown or other (12), electrical system (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.