DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT WATER HAD LEAKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE AIR CONDITIONER LINE WAS FLUSHED ON EVERY VISIT. ALSO, AN UNKNOWN PART WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE HAD A MOLD ODOR, AND THE DRIVER FLOORMAT W…
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor body problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR SOAKED, AFTER CHECKING FORUMS SOUNDS LIKE A A/C DRAIN ISSUE. *TR
THE REAR TRUNK LATCH FAILS TO UNLOCK. I CANNOT OPEN EITHER THE GLASS OR THE TRUNK. HAVE TO USE THE MANUAL RELEASE FROM INSIDE TO OPEN. *TR
TL* 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 B…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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