DecodedCars2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV AWD Se
- Engines
- 3.8L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 18 combined · 15 city / 21 hwy
- Length
- 190.9 in
- Curb weight
- 4,079 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints9 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 78 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 13% below the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 28 similar 2010 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2010 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), 13% worse than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
What changed for 2010
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2009 Endeavor — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2009; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2009 Endeavor →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD Se | 190.9 in | 73.6 in | 67.3 in | 107.9 in | 63 / 59.4 in | 4,079 lb | 55/45 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 18 | -13% | $4,550 | 494 |
| Endeavor AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | -7% | $4,850 | 523 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2010 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor (this car) | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner | 20 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap · Feb 25, 2010
NHTSA campaign 10V065000 · 108,147 vehicles
- Problem
- MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 ENDEAVOR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WASHINGTON D.C. COLD STATES INCLUDE NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, COLORADO, WYOMING, MONTANA, IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND UTAH. ADJOINING STATES INCLUDE ARKANSAS, TENNESSEE, AND NORTH CAROLINA. IN SEVERE CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE ROAD SALTS ARE FREQUENTLY USED IN WINTER VEHICLES MAY BE EXPOSED TO ROAD DEBRIS (MUD) MIXED WITH ROAD SALT. THIS MATERIAL CAN BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN A REINFORCING BRACKET AND THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING CORROSION. OVER TIME, CORROSION COULD CREATE A LEAK IN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE THAT COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE.
- Risk
- FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WITH A NEW IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Not every 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 5 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Air Bags — 3 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Seat Belts — 2 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 100,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Endeavor years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Endeavor | 18 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 Endeavor | 18 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Endeavor | 18 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2007 Endeavor | 18 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 Endeavor | 18 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 14 |
| 2005 Endeavor | 18 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 10 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →