Mitsubishi Endeavor 2008
Model Endeavor made in 2008 by Mitsubishi got 1 consumer complain, 4 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, steering. The car had some investigations: electrical system, power train. There was one recall concerning electrical system . The car has one 3.8 engine.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 15/22/18 | 19.1432/29.9719/22.8598 | Premium | 2502 | S.U.V. - 2WD | 3-Sep-07 |
| 3.8 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | 4 | 15/19/17 | 18.4/26.9/21.4501 | Premium | 2646 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 3-Sep-07 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V139000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 116600 | 07/07/2008 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/26/2008 | 03/26/2008 | 571 | 114 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 is not in the park position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-08-003.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V514000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 05/16/2006 to 01/28/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 19410 | 12/07/2010 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/20/2010 | 10/27/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi safety recall no.sr-10-03.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/04/2008 | 0 | 1 | |
| Received vehicle with defective front passenger seat belt as described by the notice from nhtsa. we followed up with the dealer since march 2008 until the present. the dealer states there's still no parts available until this time. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | NEW CASTLE | 19720 | D.S.D. ASSOCIATES, INC. | 3231100 |
| FL | Daytona Beach | 32114 | INDICAR OF DAYTONA, INC. | 252-7000 |
| FL | DeLand | 32720 | RJM AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC | 7363638 |
| FL | Jacksonville | 32225 | ATLANTIC IMPORTS, INC. | 998-7111 |
| FL | Melbourne | 32901 | D.D.A. CORPORATION | 727-2400 |
| FL | MIAMI LAKES | 33014 | R L MOTORS, INC. | 558-1400 |
| FL | ORLANDO | 32808 | COLONIAL IMPORTS, LTD. | |
| IL | Aurora | 60504 | MAX MADSEN, INC. | 898-6000 |
| IL | DECATUR | 62521 | BOB BRADY AUTO MALL, INC. | 876-3800 |
| IL | Downers Grove | 60515 | MAX MADSEN IMPORTS, INC. | 960-5040 |
| IL | JOLIET | 60435 | BILL JACOBS JOLIET LLC | 725-7110 |
| IL | Springfield | 62711 | GREEN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED, INC. | 522-1222 |
| LA | Metairie | 70003 | BRYAN IMPORTS, INC. | 4666000 |
| NC | high point | 27262 | VANN YORK PONTIAC, INC. | 8416200 |
| NJ | cherry hill | 8002 | FOULKE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 382-4201 |
| NJ | Maywood | 7607 | BERGEN AUTO IMPORTS, LLC | |
| OH | Cincinnati | 45246 | KERRY FORD, INC. | 671-6400 |
| SC | CHARLESTON | 29407 | S & H CHARLESTON, INC. | 5716000 |
| TN | Johnson City | 37601 | FIRST TEAM IMPORTS, INC. | 952-0888 |
| TX | Austin | 78729 | JMC IMPORT MOTORS, INC. | 2587711 |
| TX | Lufkin | 75901 | AL MEYER FORD, INC. | 699-5204 |
| TX | Plano | 75093 | DON HERRING ENTERPRISES, LTD. | 785-3100 |
| VA | Virginia Beach | 23452 | HALL OF VIRGINIA BEACH, IV LLC | 282-6135 |
| FL | MELBOURNE | 32901 | COASTAL MITSUBISHI | 321-727-2400 |