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2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 244,157 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10V514000 2010-10-20 19,410 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10V065000 2010-02-25 108,147 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 08V139000 2008-03-26 116,600 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
2
SEAT BELTS
2
SUSPENSION
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ENGINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints17

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 vehicle. There was no…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2024-08-12

“The srs light on the dash is on. The passenger seatbelt does not alert when there’s a passenger who needs to put on there seatbelt.”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2022-07-13

“Rear suspension crossmember is rusted through.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-09-11

“The subframe on the passenger rear side broke due to rust. Both subframes are rusted front and back but the rest of the underneath of the car is perfect. I need it replaced and the dealer said they can not even get the part anymore. So my car is pretty much totaled. The suv is only 12 years old.…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-04-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi endeavor. While fueling the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed a strong odor of fuel around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bruce walters ford lincoln kia (302 s mayo trail,…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-05-01

“My car will die when idling or if speed is less than 20 mph. It takes numerous times to restart and will have to accelerate to get it going again. This can happen anywhere at anytime.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-03-27

“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 taken to an…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-03-01

“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 taken to an…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-03-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE08006 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-04-14

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK (BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK) SYSTEMS ARE MECHANICALLY ACTUATED.THE SYSTEMS UTILIZE TWO CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT CONNECT TO A PLASTIC HOUSING MOUNTED TO THE SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM.WITHIN THE HOUSING IS A LEVER (INTERLOCK LEVER) THAT THE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK CABLE…

Investigation PE08006 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-04-14

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK (BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK) SYSTEMS ARE MECHANICALLY ACTUATED.THE SYSTEMS UTILIZE TWO CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT CONNECT TO A PLASTIC HOUSING MOUNTED TO THE SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM.WITHIN THE HOUSING IS A LEVER (INTERLOCK LEVER) THAT THE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK CABLE…

Investigation PE08006 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-04-14

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK (BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK) SYSTEMS ARE MECHANICALLY ACTUATED.THE SYSTEMS UTILIZE TWO CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT CONNECT TO A PLASTIC HOUSING MOUNTED TO THE SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM.WITHIN THE HOUSING IS A LEVER (INTERLOCK LEVER) THAT THE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK CABLE…

Investigation PE08006 Opened 2008-01-29 · closed 2008-04-14

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM

THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK (BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK) SYSTEMS ARE MECHANICALLY ACTUATED.THE SYSTEMS UTILIZE TWO CABLE ASSEMBLIES THAT CONNECT TO A PLASTIC HOUSING MOUNTED TO THE SHIFT LEVER MECHANISM.WITHIN THE HOUSING IS A LEVER (INTERLOCK LEVER) THAT THE IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK CABLE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.