Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?

NHTSA shows 0 complaints for the 2009 Endeavor and a complaint index of 0, ranking it 7th out of 7 model years with data, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any Endeavor year.

Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor have any recalls?

Yes, one recall (campaign 10V065000) covers a fuel filler pipe issue on 2004-2010 Endeavor vehicles registered in certain states. It is not a do-not-drive recall.

What year Mitsubishi Endeavor should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2005 and 2011 model years carry Avoid verdicts, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83 respectively, while 2009 has no verdict due to zero recorded complaints.

What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor?

EPA rates the 2009 Endeavor at 17.5 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,575.

2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor has zero NHTSA complaints on file and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 7 model years with data. It carries 1 recall, for a fuel filler pipe issue, but no do-not-drive recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #7 of 7 Endeavor years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2010; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 17.5; 15 city / 20 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

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.

2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 15 MPG
Highway: 20 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.

2009 compared with other Endeavor years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2007	Caution	50	21	5	17.5
2008	Good	17	14	3	17.5
2009	No verdict	0	0	1	17.5
2010	Good	33	11	2	17.5
2011	Avoid	83	8	0	17.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor reliable?: NHTSA shows 0 complaints for the 2009 Endeavor and a complaint index of 0, ranking it 7th out of 7 model years with data, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any Endeavor year.
Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor have any recalls?: Yes, one recall (campaign 10V065000) covers a fuel filler pipe issue on 2004-2010 Endeavor vehicles registered in certain states. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What year Mitsubishi Endeavor should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2005 and 2011 model years carry Avoid verdicts, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83 respectively, while 2009 has no verdict due to zero recorded complaints.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Mitsubishi Endeavor?: EPA rates the 2009 Endeavor at 17.5 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,575.