Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V428000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 02/01/2003 to 05/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 100432 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/01/2004 | 09/03/2004 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 0454004 | 05/01/2004 | 10007677 | Overhead console service parts. *tt | 07/08/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 116 | 06/01/2005 | 10015619 | Key registration without using mut-iii. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 08/02/2005 | |
| 0442A001 | 05/01/2004 | 0442A001R | 10007558 | Remote keyless entry (all 2004 models). *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 94 | 06/01/2003 | 10003770 | Power plant check harness mb991923 available for loan at no charge for a limited time only. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 93 | 05/01/2003 | 10002728 | Whip antenna shipping location and installation during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014174 | Clearing a/c drain passage. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| 0355010 | 10/01/2003 | 10004580 | Air conditioner expansion valve whooping noise coming from the passenger side of the instrument panel which occurs during normal air conditioning operation. *tt | 12/19/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 06012004 | 06/01/2004 | 10014389 | Audio knobs replaecment parts. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 06012004 | 06/01/2004 | 10014386 | Audio system and multi center display replacement. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014173 | Audio knobs replacement parts. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014170 | Audio system and multi center display replacement. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| 0354005 | 05/01/2003 | 10002362 | Improper alignment between the cd player and the cd opening on the center instrument panel may cause difficulty ejecting cds. *tt | 08/26/2003 | |
| 0354006 | 06/01/2003 | 10002026 | Condensed diagnostic information and quick-reference troubleshooting charts for servicing the audio systems with multi-center display used in the 2004 endeavor. *tt | 08/11/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 93 | 05/01/2003 | 10002715 | Immobilizer engine control unit (ecu) serial number sticker. *tt | 09/11/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TSB-12-35-002 | 09/01/2012 | 10046519 | Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. new sensor not to be rotated before installation. models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 2 | 10/15/2012 | |
| TSB-09-42A-006 | 05/01/2009 | 10030329 | Mitsubishi: liftgate gas spring bolt torque service manual revision. the tightening torque for the liftgate gas spring bolts is incorrectly printed in he affected service manual pages. this bulletin contains the correct torque specificatio | 09/21/2009 | |
| 0454007 | 11/01/2004 | 10016006 | Ignition key ring antenna inspection-service manual revision. *sc | 08/18/2005 | |
| 06012004 | 06/01/2004 | 10014371 | 2004.5 endevor service information. this includes all 2004-05 mitsubishi endevor models. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 77511 | ||
| The drivers side floorboard is always wet. the dealer indicated it will cost $365 to fix. seems that internet forums indicate this is a design issue and not simply a plugged air conditioning drain line. | |||
| 07/27/2011 | 111667 | ||
| After driving my 2004 mitsubishi endeavor over the past few years i had a gas leak that i thought was stranger while fueling my suv . it turned out to fall under the recall for my suv. i had this problem long before the recall was issued .lord only knows how much gas i lost at the pump that i will never get back... but i recently had a problem with my front rotors i had a mitsubishi dealer inspect my entire suv for any and everything else that could be wrong..just the other day i went to stop at a red signal and my suv did brake but only for a second it started to slide forward as i lost braking power in my front brakes i heard a big pop and a clank as i applied my brakes and halfway slid through the light after the light turned green i drove a ways down the road and was hearing the clank sound and it felt as if the front tires were trying to catch on something i thought it might have been the calibers or the brake pads. i pulled into the closest gas station to see what had happened . the pads were fine the tires were fine and everything looked ok no brakes fluid leaking the calibers were fine... i slowly drove/coasted my suv to a friend | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 77511 | ||
| The drivers side floorboard is always wet. the dealer indicated it will cost $365 to fix. seems that internet forums indicate this is a design issue and not simply a plugged air conditioning drain line. | |||
| 07/27/2011 | 111667 | ||
| After driving my 2004 mitsubishi endeavor over the past few years i had a gas leak that i thought was stranger while fueling my suv . it turned out to fall under the recall for my suv. i had this problem long before the recall was issued .lord only knows how much gas i lost at the pump that i will never get back... but i recently had a problem with my front rotors i had a mitsubishi dealer inspect my entire suv for any and everything else that could be wrong..just the other day i went to stop at a red signal and my suv did brake but only for a second it started to slide forward as i lost braking power in my front brakes i heard a big pop and a clank as i applied my brakes and halfway slid through the light after the light turned green i drove a ways down the road and was hearing the clank sound and it felt as if the front tires were trying to catch on something i thought it might have been the calibers or the brake pads. i pulled into the closest gas station to see what had happened . the pads were fine the tires were fine and everything looked ok no brakes fluid leaking the calibers were fine... i slowly drove/coasted my suv to a friend | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 77511 | ||
| The drivers side floorboard is always wet. the dealer indicated it will cost $365 to fix. seems that internet forums indicate this is a design issue and not simply a plugged air conditioning drain line. | |||
| 07/27/2011 | 111667 | ||
| After driving my 2004 mitsubishi endeavor over the past few years i had a gas leak that i thought was stranger while fueling my suv . it turned out to fall under the recall for my suv. i had this problem long before the recall was issued .lord only knows how much gas i lost at the pump that i will never get back... but i recently had a problem with my front rotors i had a mitsubishi dealer inspect my entire suv for any and everything else that could be wrong..just the other day i went to stop at a red signal and my suv did brake but only for a second it started to slide forward as i lost braking power in my front brakes i heard a big pop and a clank as i applied my brakes and halfway slid through the light after the light turned green i drove a ways down the road and was hearing the clank sound and it felt as if the front tires were trying to catch on something i thought it might have been the calibers or the brake pads. i pulled into the closest gas station to see what had happened . the pads were fine the tires were fine and everything looked ok no brakes fluid leaking the calibers were fine... i slowly drove/coasted my suv to a friend | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 130000 | ||
| 2004 endeavor, driver side leak - water found under the brake and gas pedal when air conditioning in running. the entire driver side mat is soaked with water. leaving the pedals slippery and causing a mildew smell in the vehicle. the slippery pedals are unsafe enough, now i am worried about the mildew growth in my vehicle | |||
| 01/25/2011 | 147586 | ||
| 2004 endeavor, driver side compartment filled with water. water leaking into car from behind gas pedal area making driving harzardous with wet slippery gas and break pedals. when no compressor is run there is no water, but you cannot get rid of humidity and internal window fogging without running the ac/defrost function which puts more water on the floor. mold is growing across the floorboard of the vehicle from repeated water leak. dealer advised faulty washer at hose drain connection, requiring entire dash be removed. $1000 repair for a $1.50 defective washer in dash. alternate repair recommendations online require a new hole be drilled in firewall to replace washer from backside. | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. the contact stated that the air conditioner leaked water onto the floor mats and caused the floor to become wet. the contact stated that from the floor being wet, his foot slipped off of the brake pedal. the contact did not crash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the a/c drain pan was blocked and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000. kmj | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 mistubishi endeavor. the contact stated that the air conditioner leaked water onto the floor mats and caused the floor to become wet. the contact stated that from the floor being wet, his foot slipped off of the brake pedal. the contact did not crash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated thats the drain pan that was in the air conditioner unit was blocked and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that there was no know recalls for this failure. the failure mileage was 170,000. ap | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Like many, many reports the drivers side floor mat is saturated and pooled with water from the ac/hvac system drainage failure. the manufacture has tsb's on on the issue with foam gasket replacement or initially drilling a hole cleaning it out and installing a rubber plug tsb-08-55-007. now installation of a hose used for radiator oveflow on an eclipe now being suggested no: tsb-11-55-003. how is this not a design flaw and how is the mold and moisture issue not a safety concern. the internal cab parts are not coated or treated to inhibit rust from this excessive moisture. the excessive moisture inside the vehicle also accumulates on the inside windshield of the vehicle as it removed thru the system but re-enters thru the firewall into the floor. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 8000 | 1 | 01/11/2004 |
| This is a 3 month old car and purchased the suv new, and the driver side door locks and window switched stopped working. i took the car to the dealer under warranty repairs and the dealer wanted to charge $80 to look at the problem. so i end up fixing the problem myself in which i replaced a faulty switch. now my car's dome light does not work. also affected is the memory for the clock or radio. the remote keyless also stopped working. all of this happened at the same time. the car obviously has problems and the dealer wants to charge me just for looking at it. *la | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 09/16/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. while driving approximately 25 mph with the air conditioner activated, the front driver side floor exhibited water leakage. there was an excessive accumulation of water while driving. the water damage resulted in a rapid growth of mold and mildew on the front driver side carpet area. a water vacuum was used for the removal of the water; however, the identical failure occurred on a separate occasion. an independent mechanic an authorized dealer were notified. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were 62,000. | |||
| 05/06/2008 | 1 | ||
| The airconditioner quit working. seems to be electrical. water leaks from it into the drivers floorboard. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2009 | 54300 | 1 | |
| Water from a/c leaks on the driver side floor. this will be the second time i am taking this to dealership for the same problem in eight months. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2008 | 46000 | 1 | 05/20/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. the vehicle has a leak, which according to the tsb, was caused by the air conditioning system. the contact has attempted to get it repaired, but was informed by the dealer that due to the labor involved, it would be cost prohibitive. several of her neighbors have experienced the same difficulty. the failure began on july 21, 2008. the current and failure mileages were 46,000. updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/19/08. *jb | |||
| 04/15/2007 | 60 | 370 | |
| I have a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. a/c works some times in the city. most of the time after driving on the open highway it blows warm air or not at all. the thermistor assy has been replaced as well as the resistor harness for thermistor assy. did not correct he problem. misubishi states (which is false) that the problem i am having was caused by the placement of a fin sensor by an independent garage. what is a fin sensor (never had this replaced) and do you have any suggestions. thank you, bill *tr | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 14000 | 5 | 08/19/2003 |
| Truck @ 6 mo. old when noticed water leaking into front driver's foot area. dealer thought seal in driver's door caused-resealed. leak cont. dealer replaced seal. leak cont. dealer stated old water on floor, proceeded to vacuum up even though owner insisted leak not resolved. leak con't. owner contacted mitsu. motors, complained, miracle!! leak found to be a/c hoses plugged. fixed. one year later leak back in passenger's dash and on to floor!! brought to new dealer(56 miles from my home!) found same problem(a/c hose clogged) was told this is normal and that in hot weather hoses meld together and that i should have this checked periodically! never heard of such a thing! funny, the leak occurred in 75 degree weather this time around!! this is only the beginning of the story about this vehicle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! who knows what kind of damage to the dash/instrument panel occurred when the water was swooshing through the dash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *nm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||
| 08/18/2009 | 84000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. the contact stated that the lcd screen which monitors the radio, navigator and compass are no longer operating normally. the contact also stated that he is the second owner. the dealer stated that the screen should not have failed; however, there are no recalls or warranties. the failure mileage 84,000. | |||