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moderate Owners of the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Of the 7 brakes complaints filed for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
All 2 active brakes recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
This may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash.
This could cause fracture of the brake caliper and subsequent unexpected partial loss of braking force, which could result in a vehicle crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal grinding noise. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger's side rotor was corroded and had become fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi endeavor. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The emergency brake was deployed in order to stop the vehicle. The contact also mentioned the vehicle caliper was detached under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the caliper and front brakes needed…
While air conditioner is running and vehicle is in motion, blower stops blowing cold air, water drips inside vehicle on passenger side floor gets soaked with water and moldy smell inside vehicle. When making turns, you can hear water sloshing around inside the dashboard, and what sounds like static or sparks behind the dash. Water sometimes run over onto the gas and brake pedals, casing a…
Wet floor board on drivers side due to a leaking HVAC. May cause slippery feet while operating vehicle. Also causing mildew and or rust. Seen lots and lots of discussion on net about this known problem. And they even have a bulletin on there website for the problem. But no recall?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 7 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 82,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.