Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 endeavor with manual air conditioning
This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash.
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severe Owners of the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Endeavor | 5 |
| 2006 Endeavor (this page) | 5 |
Of the 5 electrical complaints filed for the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 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 electrical recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 12 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash.
If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical 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 ↗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.
The ignition key got stuck, key cannot be removed from ignition. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that the control switch on the heater vent was inoperable. The vehicle was taken three times to the dealer who repaired the heater vent but the failure recurred. The recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10v514000 (electrical system: software). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that while parking, the shift lever failed to shift from the drive to the park position. The contact stated that the emergency brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle from moving and turn it off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v139000 (electrical…
The initial issue is the seat belts in the rear fail to return and/or do not come out. The more recent issue is the rear tailgate which is now failing to open unless done mechanically by climbing over back seat and attempting to access switch internally. We are being told by our mechanic that it is an issue with the internal computer
The motorswitch for the fans on the radiators keep shorting out and starting fires.... *js
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
Based on the 5 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 71,500 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical 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.