Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0423001 | 02/01/2005 | 0513002 | 10006465 | Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for a/t shift delay. *tt update. *tt update. *tt | 05/03/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0523004 | 07/01/2005 | 0523004 | 10016754 | 2-3 shift flare. *tt | 10/04/2005 |
| 115 | 04/01/2005 | 10015717 | Transaxle gear whine. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 08/10/2005 | |
| 113 | 01/01/2005 | 10015215 | Transaxle gear whine. *tt | 07/08/2005 | |
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10014358 | Delayed a/t shifting. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 108 | 08/01/2004 | 10013677 | Whistle noise from the propeller shaft. *tt | 04/25/2005 | |
| 0423002 | 08/01/2004 | 0423002 | 10010502 | A/t learned value reset procedure - service manual revision. *tt | 11/30/2004 |
| 0323004 | 04/01/2003 | 10001721 | Color variation of the automatic transmission fluid (aft) used in certain mitsubishi vehicles. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 137 | 05/01/2007 | 10021743 | Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb | 06/18/2007 | |
| 123 | 02/01/2006 | 10019606 | Tcl light on and diagnostic trouble code u1120-2004-on galant & endeavor, 2006-on eclipse. *ak | 04/03/2006 | |
| 116 | 06/01/2005 | 10015624 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0133/153 reflash. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 08/02/2005 | |
| 116 | 06/01/2005 | 10015622 | Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 08/02/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 23 | 12/01/2004 | 10018364 | High-pitched whine that varies with slight acceleration, sometimes on deceleration. mitsubishi tech talk. *tt | 12/21/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 0427001 | 02/01/2004 | 10006198 | Rear differential noise diagnosis. *mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| 94 | 06/01/2003 | 10003759 | Rear differential noise. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE08006 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/29/2008 | 04/14/2008 | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM | 08V276000 | |
| 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 connects to.when the interlock lever is positioned in its rearward travel range, the ignition key removal is prevented; when the lever is positioned in its forward position, key removal is allowed.according to mitsubishi, the ignition key interlock cable may allow the interlock lever to fall forward during vehicle use.in this state the ignition key can be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.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.most of the reported crash incidents were minor in nature involving unoccupied vehicles rolling from a parked condition and striking other vehicles or objects.the single injury incident occurred when the operator parked the vehicle, exited, and was subsequently struck by the vehicle as it rolled away.the type and severity of the injuries were not described.in a letter dated march 21, 2008, mitsubishi advised nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall to address this condition (see www.safercar.gov, recall action 08v-139 for further details); remedy details and timing are to be determined.accordingly the investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE08006 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/29/2008 | 04/14/2008 | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK SYSTEM | 08V139000 | |
| 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 connects to.when the interlock lever is positioned in its rearward travel range, the ignition key removal is prevented; when the lever is positioned in its forward position, key removal is allowed.according to mitsubishi, the ignition key interlock cable may allow the interlock lever to fall forward during vehicle use.in this state the ignition key can be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.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.most of the reported crash incidents were minor in nature involving unoccupied vehicles rolling from a parked condition and striking other vehicles or objects.the single injury incident occurred when the operator parked the vehicle, exited, and was subsequently struck by the vehicle as it rolled away.the type and severity of the injuries were not described.in a letter dated march 21, 2008, mitsubishi advised nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall to address this condition (see www.safercar.gov, recall action 08v-139 for further details); remedy details and timing are to be determined.accordingly the investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/05/2006 | 1 | ||
| I parked my 2004 endeavor in the garage like i do every day when i return home. i put the car in park and removed the ignition key. i took some groceries from the passenger seat, closed the passenger door and went inside. i came out a few minutes later to retrieve the rest of my groceries but the car was missing! i looked out the garage door (which was open) and saw my car crashed into the side of our neighbor's house across the street. when i approached the car i noted that the gear was in reverse! the back end of the endeavor was demolished. the neighbor's house was damaged along with the mailbox and pole and garden lights that the car ran over. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 99437 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mitsibushi endeavor. when the gear shift was shifting in park it would lock in park but the gear lever would show reverse. the vehicle would roll backwards because it was not lock properly in park. the ignition key can be removed and the vehicle would roll backwards. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated based on the recall his vin was not included in the recall. he would need to replace the defective cable in the shift column. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 99,437....mw | |||
| 01/09/2010 | 127000 | 3 | |
| Propeller shaft recall had my vehicle n 3 times due to this defect now mitsubishi is refusing to fix this obvious defective part. *tr | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| I am the original owner of a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor with a few complains. rear window regulator came apart, rear third brake light cracked in half while sitting in the sun, and now it is sitting at the dealership with transmission problem. at 20 mph the vehicle starts shaking the front end like a bad tire. i replace the tires and the cv shafts with no relieve. took it to the dealer and no fighting with them. they want to charge me to flush the fluid before the do any warranty work. because i don't have maintenance records they are not wanting to help even though i have a 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. i am in a rental waiting another day for a mitsubishi rep to call. did i mention i am a ase master tech. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2006 | 62600 | 1 | 12/19/2003 |
| I own a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor and the only owner. on friday, 06/10/06 the car broke, i put it in driving and the truck went (2 times) reversed . i almost hit a car behind me. i called mitsubishi dealer , and that is when the night mare started. it took over 15 phone calls to get my truck towing to the dealer. they request maintenance records and still are refusing to fixed my car. my car has 62,600 miles under the extended warranty is cover the power train up to 100,000 miles. today is being 9 days since the incident. i also have an extended warranty, that will not pay for the repairs since is supposed to be cover by mitsubishi. the dealer, crown mitsubishi in st petersburg, florida is refusing to tell me who is the contact person in mitsubishi who supposed to approve my repairs. my car is only 2 1/2 years old. i had records of continues maintenance 17 of them. they are giving me the run around since, this started. *nm | |||
| 03/10/2006 | 33600 | 1 | 03/09/2006 |
| Transmission -- a high pitch whining noise verified by dealer as coming from the transmission. mitsubishi customer relations adjudication, direct from management, is that the noise is normal. this is a blatant insult to my intelligence. *nm | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 24950 | 3 | 08/01/2003 |
| The consumer had to take the vehicle into the dealer because none of the windows would roll down, and the doors would not lock or unlock from the driver side remote button. *jb a whining noise was heard in the transmission. windshield wiper blades would not turn off. warning light in the dash continues to come on. *tc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 11/08/2009 | 1 | ||
| Have had the car back for service 4 times for timing belt issues. 1st - normal 60k replacement 2nd - timing belt pulley seized up and car overheated 3rd - belt was rubbing on safety guard 4th - timing belt broke. *tr | |||
| 12/18/2009 | 96000 | 2 | |
| Had to replace transfer case for a second time. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2005 | 28000 | 4 | 09/09/2005 |
| I purchased a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor from dave smith motors in september, 2005. it has been in the shop for repairs 6 times. once they replaced a falsely sealed front windshield, twice they repaired the heater core, and once they repaired the drive line. the 2 other visits were for initial inspection and estimate . now it smells like burning electric wires and it is stalling while in motion. this car is unreliable and has been under repair for weeks! i am afraid to drive it because i never know when it is going to break down. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 07/01/2006 | 1 | ||
| High pitched whine at >50 mph (and car is warmed up). *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 01/18/2007 | 64111 | 1 | 10/10/2005 |
| My wheels locked up due to a defective transfer case nearly causing an accident. mitsubishi refuses to take blame. *jb | |||
| 01/23/2007 | 64111 | 1 | 10/11/2005 |
| After 64,000 miles dealer says transfer case is no good. *nm | |||