DecodedCarsMitsubishi Endeavor
7 model years from 2005 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2011
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (14)
The 2011 Endeavor in brief
The 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is a SUV - offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,079 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), 14% worse than the 2011 SUV - average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the visibility/wiper.
The Mitsubishi Endeavor has 7 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (17), unknown or other (14), structure › body (9).
2008 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 62 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Endeavor compares
The 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor is a SUV - offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 191 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,249 lb (4dr SUV AWD Limited).
2011 Endeavor pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints5 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 111 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 14% below the 2011 SUV - average of 20.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Endeavor changes by model year
- 2006
- Lightest version 1202 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.9 in | 4,079 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.9 in | 4,079 lb | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.9 in | 4,167 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.9 in | 4,167 lb | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.9 in | 4,156 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.9 in | 4,156 lb | Not rated | 2 | 14 |
| 2005 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 18 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,249 lb | Not rated | 1 | 10 |
Alternatives to the 2011 Endeavor
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2011 Toyota 4Runner | 19 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 20 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Toyota Highlander | 28 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 18 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →