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ProblemsByVin File / 2008-MITSUBISHI-ENDEAVOR NHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2008 · Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Endeavor problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 14 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
8.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2008 Endeavor?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2008 Endeavor · powertrain
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter failed to shift out of the park position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
09/09/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10762554.0
2008 Endeavor · powertrain
"takata recall" vehicle will not come out of park and will not allow me to remove the ignition key. Fortunately I was parking at a house, but had to disconnect the battery in order to turn the vehicle off. Also, the air conditioning leaks inside on the drivers side.
08/28/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10902007.0
2008 Endeavor · body
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud flapping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the front driver's side wheel almost became detached from the…
08/12/2024 · at 171,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11608074.0
2008 Endeavor · electrical
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi endeavor. While driving 50 MPH, the air conditioner started to produce warmer air. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10v514000 (electrical system). The vehicle was…
07/31/2019 · at 127,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11240869.0
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 08V139000 March 26, 2008

Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 my 2004-2006 endeavor passenger vehicles

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall will begin on july 7, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
severe NHTSA 10V514000 October 20, 2010

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect for damage and if necessary repair the mode door shaft free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2010. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Common questions

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?

On the NHTSA data, the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Mitsubishi Endeavor has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 14 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Mitsubishi/Endeavor. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Mitsubishi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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