2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor has a complaint index of 50, ranking 4th worst out of 7 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 21 complaints, 5 recalls, and a top problem area of Structure & Body with 6 complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #4 of 7 Endeavor years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 21
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other8 (38%)
- Structure & Body6 (29%)
- Brakes3 (14%)
- Airbags2 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (10%)
- Engine1 (5%)
- Seat Belts1 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail to respond normally during sudden stops, sometimes leading to skidding or a crash.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a rear-end crash at highway speed, and the passenger seat belt did not restrain the occupant.
- Owners report water leaking into the driver-side floorboard, soaking the carpet and causing a musty odor.
- Door handles on the driver side reportedly broke off during normal use.
- A rear window regulator reportedly failed, leaving the window stuck down.
- One owner reported the engine consuming oil faster than expected between required changes.
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V514000Oct 20, 2010Electrical System19,410 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 endeavor with manual air conditioning. Due to an incorrect heater (HVAC) controller signal, the air flow from the air vents may randomly change direction and/or the temperature may briefly cycle between hot and cold.
Risk: This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 10V065000Feb 25, 2010Fuel System108,147 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
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.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 08V454000Sep 9, 2008Fuel System45,988 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 17.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,575
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Endeavor years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 Endeavor a complaint index of 50, the 4th worst of 7 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Endeavor years.
- What are the most common complaints on the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
- Structure & Body issues lead with 6 complaints (29% share), followed by Brakes with 3 complaints and Airbags and Fuel System with 2 complaints each, according to NHTSA.
- Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2007 Endeavor covering electrical system HVAC controls, fuel filler pipe, fuel tank strap bracket, ignition key interlock, and seat belt anchors.
- How does the 2007 Endeavor compare to other model years?
- The 2007 Endeavor's complaint index of 50 is better than 2005 (100, Avoid) and 2011 (83, Avoid) but worse than 2008 (17, Good) and 2010 (33, Good).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
- EPA rates the 2007 Endeavor at 17.5 mpg combined (15.5 city, 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,575.