Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap
NHTSA campaign 10V065000 · reported February 25, 2010 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 108,147 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 endeavor vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and washington d.c. Cold states include north dakota, south dakota, nebraska, kansas, oklahoma, colorado, wyoming, montana, idaho, washington, oregon, and utah. Adjoining states include arkansas, tennessee, and north carolina. In severe corrosive environments where road salts are frequently used in winter vehicles may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. This material can become trapped between a reinforcing bracket and the fuel filler pipe, potentially causing corrosion. Over time, corrosion could create a leak in the fuel filler pipe that could result in a fuel leakage when fueling the vehicle.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe with a new improved part free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 5, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Electrical system: ignition
NHTSA campaign 08V139000 · reported March 26, 2008 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 116,600 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 my 2004-2006 endeavor passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.
- The risk
- 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 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.
Parking brake
NHTSA campaign 05V069000 · reported March 2, 2005 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 65,436 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. The lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake.
- The risk
- This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the "park" position and the vehicle is parked on a slope, thus raising the possibility of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake cable lock nut, if necessary free of charge. The recall began february 24, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-5500.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 04V428000 · reported September 1, 2004 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN · 100,432 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
- The risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- The fix
- Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Seats
NHTSA campaign 04V279000 · reported June 7, 2004 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 1,211 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain vehicles, the foot of the driver's side seat riser may develop a crack, resulting in reduced strength of the seat anchorage.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat could become detached, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the driver's seat bracket to determine whether it requires replacement. If so, the dealer will replace it with a new, improved part. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Trailer hitches
NHTSA campaign 04V197000 · reported April 26, 2004 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 2,175 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Sep 1, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
,am writing regarding a severe safety issue at the […] Mitsubishi location. Over a month ago, I brought my 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor in for an open federal safety recall regarding a fuel leak (NHTSA Recall 10V065000). I was sent away without a safe vehicle while parts were 'ordered.'Five days ago, the new service…
May 25, 2024 · Service brakes
Emergency brake does not stop car from moving .
Feb 8, 2022 · Steering
My key is stuck in the lock position, won't go all the way back to come out.
Jul 10, 2020 · Unknown or other
MY KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. WE WERE ON VACATION AND ON SAT MAY 23,2020 WHEN WE GOT BACK TO OUR HOTEL THE KEY WOULDN'T RELEASE TO COME OUT OF IGNITION
Jul 1, 2020 · Power train · 167,765 miles
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR FROM DRIVE TO NETURAL TO DRIVE WHILE BOTH LIGHTS ARE SHOWING THE CAR IS IN THAT GEAR . WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR BRAKES ENGAGED AND THE WENT BACK INTO DRIVE ,AND I HAD TO DRIVE HIW AT A VERY LOW SPEED TO MAKE IT HOME.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 1, 2026.