Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
It looks like that the Mitsubishi Endeavor has design defects where the a/c water leaks inside the car. I started to notice water under driver and rear seats. I thought that this is due to rain but when I took it for repair the mechanic told me that this is due to the a/c and the water is not draining out instead it is draining inside. I also went to the dealership here in jacksonville, FL and they also told me that this is a know problem and happens with this model. They told me that I have to either replace the compressor for $800 or they can clean and do something that will temporarily fix the problem costing $189. They also told me that there is no recall even though they know that this is a manufacturing defect. There is no guarantee that this problem will not happen even if I replace the compressor. Which is insane!!! searching the internet reviled that a lot of people are having the same issue. So far I drained more than 3 gallons of water from under the driver and rear passenger seats. I cannot use a/c in hot florida weather. So much water inside the car can also cause short circuit even fire. I believe this is a serious problem which Mitsubishi should recall and fix.
There is water on the driver side floor underneath the carpet. The ac has not been on and still we had water on the driver side when it rained alittle last night. I see alot of complaints regarding this issue and there seems to be a poor design.
Due to a faulty a. C. Filter material, the air condition drain duct is obstructed. The fauilty material breaks down and hinders the ability of the condensation to drain outside of the SUV. The water has no where to go and leaks into the interior floor board and saturates the carpet and interior components of the car. The water also becomes trapped in a pocket or area of the floorboard and cant drain outside. This problem results in a mold developing and can or will be harmful when exposed to prolong periods! we have had the drain line cleaned out on three seperate occasions, at our own expense and the issue keeps reoccuring? the repair shop states the deteriorated filter material continues to break apart and become lodged in the drain line. Mitsubishi has yet to have a recall on this issue and their remedy is to bring it in to the dealership for a repair charge that is expensive, unaffordable and unreasonable! we are having breathing difficulties due to the obnoxious and possibly toxic mold smell. We need the car for transportation back and forth to our jobs and have no choice as we need to pay our bills! surely if this was a minor repair cost we would have corrected it due to the possibly harmful nature, however the repair cost is unaffordable. Considering this is a possible safety issue, we would appreciate and feel it necessary to investigate this issue and have the manufacturer correct it. We are aware of the economic hardship that is effecting everyone and are concerned, however insurance and safety of occupants should be upheld above any circumstance! certain molds are proven to be harmful or fatal. Thank you.
Normal daily use of vehicle, went to open front driver door and handle broke off.
My 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor has some sort of problem that seems to be the same to many others. The floorboards are soaking wet and are causing our feet to slip when pressing on the brake and gas pedals. The carpet is constantly covered in mold because of all the moisture and the smell is misty and sometimes unbearable. My entire family suffers from severe allergies and the mold just makes them worse. I also have a newborn and the air in the car is just horrible to breathe. My windows also are full with condensation in the mornings and it is sometimes impossible to remove all the water from my windows which causes some trouble while I'm driving. I have not fixed the problem because there is not a dealership near by and I also do not have the funds to pay for someone to fix it.
I noticed water dropping from under the drivers dashboard occasionally and thought it was condensation/sweating in July 2010. This year on vacation I noticed the carpet was full of water on the drivers side including the rear floorboard with mildew growing every where. This is my wife's vehicle , so I don't drive it very often. She had bronchitis for two and a half months this spring that could not be explained that three different kinds of antibiotics, steroids, and a nebulizer machine couldn't make her better. Now I know what caused her prolonged illness, driving her car every day with mildew under the floor mats and in the air. My whole family has either allergies, asthma or both. After we returned from vacation I googled for a answer to find where the condensation tube was located to clear it and possibly stop it from leaking inside. Much to my surprise the internet search resulted with a bevy of complaints about the very same problem ! I read forums, articles, and complaints with the end result that Mitsubishi was charging $1000. 00 to fix. Since then they issued a service bulletin on how to repair the problem with out taking the whole a/c unit out. There is a TSB report # 09-55-002 on the problem with the findings that insulation used in the housing falls apart and clogs the drain inside the housing. The design of the a/c condenser inside the vehicle is asking for leaks and problems. I can't expose my family to mold and mildew every time the a/c is used. The water in the carpet smells very bad and will rust the floorboards and the frame of the truck! this makes the problem two fold. The rust is a safety issue and the mold is a severe health issue for people especially with respiratory problems. I am very upset and will be contacting the Mitsubishi regional service rep. For the washington d. C. Area. Please recall! many more can't or won't complain! thank you. . . . .
2004 Mitsubishi endevor's paint is deteriorating. After about 3 years of owning the vehicle, the clear coat over the paint started to deteriorate on several parts of the vehicle. The consumer contacted Mitsubishi and was informed they were aware of the problem and they would take care of it. The consumer asked them to re-paint the entire vehicle, but they refused and only painted the areas that were damaged. A year later, more parts of the paint started to deteriorate, and again they refused to paint the entire vehicle.
Water leaking in the car from under the dash. First time was in 2005 second and third time July 2007. I have had to replace the evaporator, the box that holds that evaporator, compressor, and blower motor. I have wire damage done from the water leaking in the car. I have a warranty that is top cover all of these things by the dealer wouldn't honor stating that it is due to outside influences. Each time I have had to have my entire dash board removed to get to the box that is causing the problem. It is a manufacture error.