AI Damage2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 30% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 7 Engine and cooling 5% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 5% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (30% of all).
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (10% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There were no warning lights illuminated before or after the failure. The contact suffered a panic attack and received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Immediately after parking, the vehicle rolled back very quickly. The contact attempted to get back in the vehicle; however, it was traveling too fast. The vehicle struck a parked vehicle. When the vehicle finally stopped, she noticed that the gear was still in drive.
On june 1st I was running an errand, got out of my vehicle ran into the mall only to come out 5 minutes later to find my car had rolled into the back of a 1994 corvette. When approached by the corvette owner he proceeded to tell me I left my car in drive.
"The fuel filler neck has rusted through and is actively leaking liquid gasoline when the tank is filled past 3/4, creating an active fire hazard. While Safety Recall 10V-065 shows as completed for this VIN, the original manufacturer remedy has completely failed.
After a visual inspection, the contact observed corrosion on the fuel filler pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that the rear driver's and rear passenger doors did not open. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. The vin was not provided.
Heat switches randomly between heat and ac. Gas pedal sticks even when applying pressure to brakes car acts like the gas pedal is floored. Car lunges forward even when brakes are applied. Vehicle can be stationary and still lunges also has happened when it's in motion has happened in city and and rural areas.
A.c. Is draining into the interior of the vehicle causing the carpet and flooring on the driver side under to the driver seat to become soaked through and will not drain out. On several occasions, footwear have slipped on the break and gas pedals due to moisture accumulated on the bottom of the shoe.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,257 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Endeavor has 42 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 20, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (15%), rust, corrosion (15%), warning lights, check engine (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.