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endeavorlover, 05/20/2015
updated 11/28/2018
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
52 of 52 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been the best I have ever owned. We bought used with 21,000 on it now here it is 2015 with 109,000. We have had up keep that is normal for a car this age, brakes, belts, hoses, shocks, etc. we also have had to replace the water pump, and all bearings on the axles. I would drive it across the U.S. Today without hesitation. It still doesn't use oil. Have always run synthetic oil since we owned it. It still runs like a sewing machine. We will keep it until we have it towed off hopefully many years from now. If you find one well maintained, BUY IT! Is very safe and dependable. The AWD is invaluable for rain, snow, and ice. May 2016 After changing sparkplugs and changing in all belts and hoses for the very first time since owning my Endeavor, the motor runs so smooth and still very peppy. This is now our second vehicle and does not see as much use as it once did. Still this vehicle has been outstanding. It does have inherited design flaws to contend with but they are not dangerous. If you can find a used Endeavor the 2004 model in particular you will have made a good investment. The key is well maintained. The motor still does not use oil, the transmission is very tight and drive line incredibly strong. I still feel this vehicle has been on of the very best I have ever owned. I would never find an equal anywhere that had the same miles. Still only one occasional squeak in the interior. There are some design flaws with the vehicle. Exterior door handles, exterior vent in front of the windshield, and paint is peeling in various spots. I still feel and wish I had bought two of these 2004 Endeavors. Still a great vehicle and dependable anytime and anywhere. Nov. 2016 We still own our dependable 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor. We just put I believe our fourth set of tires on it. Nothing much has changed. The vehicle is an outstanding daily driver. It is ugly as hell because of the peeling paint but otherwise sound. I still wish I had two of these vehicles. Just a bulletproof vehicle. One thing of note, the timing chain is something that should be checked and adjusted every 25 to 35,000 miles. Do not forget or overlook this very important item less you have aluminum shavings ruin your motor. All electrical still works et. power windows, locks, wipers, heater, A/C and blower. This AWD would be a great vehicle for a first for your teenagers. May 2017. This old Endeavor is still as sound and not using any oil. I have to replace the rear drivers side exterior door handle. The second of four so far. These handles just don't handle UV rays! Other than looking like it has some paint disease it is sound. All electrical items work. It only has 118,000 miles. It has been regulated as my second driver. I think it has become part of the family and most likely be around for a long time to come yet. Got to get a paint job for it someday. Nov. 28, 2018 Well here it is the end of another year almost and we still have our Endeavor. She, yeah it's a woman, is still humming along. Here are notable things we are dealing with so far. I truly wish the door handles were metal! Definitely not kid proof. They're made of plastic and UV is a killer. So I have bought three new handles and have decided to paint them before installing them myself. I believe once these are painted and clearcoat put on this will stop the brittelness problem for good. I will let you know on my next update. As far as concerning the engine we only put 9,000 miles on it but ALL city miles. It still doesn't use oil. It is getting close to time to having the timing chain checked so we will have that done by a great local mechanic we trust. The paint job is still peeling and now small rust spots on top of the cab have appeared so it is time to head to a body shop for 2019. The interior still is immaculate but problems found is the drivers side sunvisor has lost a screw and needs repaired. For some reason the back panel on the passenger side seat has fallen off. I highly suspect an attack from some children has caused this as one of the plastic clips is broken. Exterior trim has been doing well other than the door handles. I crawled under the vehicle to give it a pre-winter inspection and found light rust spots scattered about on the frame. They are not serious yet and very light but need sanded and primed to prevent further damage. Maintenance has been key to this vehicle but every cent has been worth it as it is still a very sound and solid vehicle. I would still drive it anywhere without any hesitation. I was interested and decided to Google this vehicle and found so many others who have had great service with this vehicle. One sticks out who had 348,000 miles on their Endeavor. I believe it this is an incredibly well built vehicle mechanically. One other thing before closing. I am getting ready to install a fourth set of headlights! To me excessive and really not sure why this is occurring. I would be interested to know if other owner has this problem too.
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Best Vehicle We Have Owned out of 30.
Mike, 01/30/2017
updated 02/01/2021
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought my wife's 2004 Endeavor new in Oct 2003 for $26k OTD. Has 351,167 miles now on 31 January 2021. It is our around town vehicle since we bought a new 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Ultimate Turbo. I do 95% of maintenance and keep up with everything regularly. I change the Mobil 1 synthetic 10 - 15,000 mile guaranteed oil every 5k miles (annually) That mileage is now about 5,000 a year since my wife retired. Wish I could buy another one just like it. The only issues were the A/C condensation leaking into the driver's side floor and the P0431 code for catalytic converter slow to warm which causes the check engine light to illuminate. For the A/C fix, I had to remove the seats and carpet and clean everything then added the extension hose to the A/C drain under the SUV per the TSB. All is fine now and has been for many years. One set of Firestone Destination LE tires ran 100,525 miles! We have 86,000 miles on the Destination LE2 tires now. I wish it didn't need premium gas. Best vehicle we ever owned. Plan to drive another six years or 30,000 miles when I retire at age 70. Update: I never did the timing belt work because the first change was due within the 100,000 mile warranty. I let the shop do it afterwards because it required some special tools. Shops messed up about four of the six times. We temporarily had a small coolant leak from the metal tube leading to the water pump under the intake. Shop says it is too hard for them to fix. I ordered new seals but the leak stopped a long time ago. The dash has had an annoying squeak for years. It gets about 21 MPG on highway on premium fuel. I hear a noise from area near the three belts. Been noticeable for a while. I changed one belt with only 15,000 miles since it was stretched out of tolerance. I think the noise could be the original power steering bearings? We will need tires by next fall.
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Reliable endeavour
rodo, 08/10/2015
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I had in the past a VW, Chevrolet, Nissan, Chrysler, dodge, ford, Toyota, and after i bought this Mitsubishi endeavor I was concern about it, because I've herd bad comments on Mitsubishi cars, well I never had a problem with it, drives very soft and good all the time, is quiet, never made any repairs of nothing only regular maintenance it has 176,000miles and it looks like it can go for 300,000 easy without a problem
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105,000 miles - Major Problems About to Hit?
endeav04awd, 05/20/2011
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV in 2006 with 14,000 miles on it. Enjoyed the comfort, the power, the visibility, and the price. Mileage is average - about what I would expect for the body design and an AWD drivetrain. The AWD has done wonders for tire ware - very even with quality tires. Early on, had the classic water pouring into the passenger and/or driver side floor; 2 trips to the dealership to fix . I get maintenance done regularly. But, engine oil every 3k - 5k with synth oil, & @80K engine started to develop cam/lifter clatter upon startup (goes away once engine warms up).
endeavor rules
PaRtYgOd123, 03/22/2003
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
the endeavor is a wonderful suv with complete comfort good looks and very low priced for whats its worth.it gets good gas millage for an suv and is very roomy in the inside.
A great car!
Erfan Eilati, 02/22/2015
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
My car is 2004 and has more than 120,000 miles on it and has had zero problems what so ever! I think the rode noise is a little bit more than Honda Pilot or Toyota 4Runner. The gas mileage is as posted and I drive 90% highway and get ~22-23mgp.
One of the BEST vehicles I have owned
Kevin, 09/24/2015
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Me and my wife purchased ours in 2008, a 2004 Silver XLS model with 30k when we purchased it. It was used as our primary vehicle and traveled ALOT of miles since we lived just outside of Orlando and due to family and work we had to travel a average of 50-60 miles round trip for just work/family. During our ownership we had no issue with the Endeavor other than a rear drivers side window actuator going out which was only $70 in parts and extremely easy to fix yourself. The engine didn't give us a single issue and the transmission shifted smoothly like the day we got it. Interior materials are not high end quality, but still very good quality. The paint on the side mirrors and door handles are bit thin and showed fade/oxidation even though I hand washed and wax and sealed the vehicle. Interior cargo room is amazing...able to transport decent size furniture from Ikea many times and packing for long vacation trips with no issue and easy access too. Unfortunately a Toyota Tundra hydroplaned through 3 lanes on the opposite direction of traffic, crossed the median and slammed into our Endeavor during rain. Our Endeavor was totalled but did its job to protect my wife, mother in law and my 2 year old son who was sleeping when the Tundra hit us. We walked out with no major injuries..just a couple bruises but my son and mother in law walked away without a scratch. My wife loved the Endeavor and still after they discontinued them would like another one. Great vehicle and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a affordable dependable SUV.
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PROS & CONS - READ THIS!! UPDATE: 05 - 15 - 2019
AutumnLeaves, 08/15/2019
updated 09/09/2022
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
READ THIS IF YOU ARE GOING TO PURCHASE A 2004 My updates give you the Good, Bad and SUPER UGLY. Plus, read the last update so you can laugh until you cry. 9-9-2022 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- So it begins... Update: 8-15-2019 >>PROS: The drivers and passengers side seats are big, very comfortable if you weigh 200-240 lbs. That's the #1 great thing about this vehicle. Comfortable and ROOMY. The second is the A/C, it will freeze your ear lobes off!! Heated Drivers side and Passengers leather side seats, heats up fast but isn't super Hot, just right. If you install a hitch, you can pull a 5x10 SA Enclosed trailer no problem, however, you need automatic breaks installed on the trailer if you have a 6x12. It can pull it but you will notice the weight there, especially going down hill on a highway. The brakes on the SUV are Excellent! Good Turn radius. Infinity Multi-CD changer is great and Speakers are Great. In 2018 I was sitting at a red light and was rear ended by a teen that was texting and driving. He tried to stop but still hit me while I was stopped at the light. I feel safer than the newer vehicles that have mostly plastic on them. His Prius was Totaled while mine had a small dent in my gate and frame was bent slightly. My mom and I has a little whiplash from it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update: 8-15-2019 >>CONS: When the Amplifier for your Radio goes bad, it will start drawing from the battery and there is no way to fix it, except replace it with another $600 factory replacement amplifier which isn't even guaranteed to fix the problem. The Mechanic at Mitsubishi disconnected the amplifier which stopped it from drawing from the battery. Now you have No Radio or Bluetooth, don't buy those $60 "clip-on2 JBL" Bluetooth speakers at Best Buy, they suck. The Hydraulics in the back gate quit working, it is super heavy to lift and the window as well. Back Window Trim dry rots quick and window will leak in a down pour. The Sunroof is big and nice to have, but it has 2 tubes on the sides and they do get gunked up, no way to get rid of it without replacing them. Sunroof tubes replaced not but a year ago and already it's leaking again. Same with the back gate trim. Also replaced the whole ceiling fabric because of the sunroof tubes leaking and causing black mold. Transmission is going and it will cost $2000 to replace. I don't even have 100k miles on it! I do not off-road with this. I don't drive it but 2-3 days a week. Just to work and grocery store. Yeah, I'm boring as hell. (rolls eyes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update: 8-15-2019 My Thoughts: Make sure it has a good paint job, because you can't resell it if you need to. Paint jobs are EXPENSIVE, unless you know someone... I would not buy this again if someone offered me another. Don't buy it. I'm looking at buying a truck, instead. The Mechanics said trucks are made for construction and those engines last forever, especially Toyota Tacoma Trucks. So that's what I am looking at. Do research for Cons before you buy, don't just read all the good stuff about a vehicle. Another thing, some of the reviews I read, the later models fixed some of the problems I had in this 2004 model. Some food for thought: If you buy from a private seller and they sold you a lemon, you are SOL based on what sheriff said. If you buy from a dealer, and the sold you a lemon, you have a 3-day lemon law in Florida for a refund. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update: 9-9-2022 The Funny and UGLY Review you've been waiting for: Transmission has been shaking the vehicle so bad, I've been just waiting for the thing to kick the bucket since my last update back in 2019. The POS hasn't died yet. Thanks to all the negatives in earlier posts, I've since ripped out the seats due to the windows quit working and it rains almost every day but in Florida it's a monsoon like you've seen on Jumanji. God damn, $300 a window motor? I've since started using duck tape. My SUV looks ghetto af especially with the peeling paint thanks to the shitty Florida sun. Still have no radio. So I'm bored to death driving it. Also, not related to the vehicle, just human stupidity, (mine), I burned a hole in the passenger seat with a flashlight, I smelled something burning when I realized the f*cking seat was melting next to me. Spotlights are no joke, I was trash picking that day. One mans trash is anothers treasure, lmao! Side note: Chevy Equinox's are great on gas but another money pit. Just Buy a Truck, you won't get all the Bull shit you get with cars and SUVS.
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Solid SUV Great Used Car Valu
Brian Auld age 61, 08/10/2015
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2004 AWD in 2008 with 50,000 miles , now at 114000 and have only done a timing belt. Call me lucky? Not even the brakes. From Oregon to Hawaii and back, most of it left outside and still looks great. Love the view of the road, with the small windows in the A pillar to see the sidewalk and kid on bike about to cross in front of you. Just test drove a Chev, Traverse and felt like I was in a cave. Negatives,Retarded instrument panel, light blue on gray/silver next to impossible to see as the driver. Heater strong but finding the air flow setting takes 2 people. Tire wear is even and not excessive No leaks or malfunctions in sunroof or other windows. Ride can be choppy due to the short wheel base, and this is a car that needs to be driven at a safe speed. Swerving at 70 mph on wet pavement would get dicey. Look for a well cared for used and it is a tremendous bang for the used car buck.
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Have an open wallet
gert06, 06/05/2009
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
While initially loved the truck, as time/mileage wears on, no after market parts available, so costly. Also, the need for Premium fuel. Dealer had stated could use regular at a loss of mileage-I guess with regular the best I get is 10-12mpg! Fuel filler set known by many mechanics to rot out, had back order for over 6 weeks, all the while spilling gas every time I tried to get it into the tank.
Judged by its cover
Jesse, 07/04/2008
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It's a shame that for an SUV with many good qualities, the first thing people see is the grotesque faded clearcoat on my Mitsubishi. Before the paint issue, friends even strangers would compliment the sleek unique look of my ride. I had 20in. chrome wheels. added subs, amps even fluorescent lights. Once the paint started to give, I took the chrome off. I'm embarrassed to put nice wheels on an ashy looking car. Now the windows are up the radio is low and I park way I the back. The way i see it, the paint job is giving Mitsubishi a bad Reputation. They should step up and resolve/recall this issue. I'm not the only one out here that loves his endeavor on the inside and not on the out side.
Time to trade it
IN-Deavor, 06/13/2009
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've driven the 2004 Limited for 120,000 mi. over the past six years. Overall I'd rate it high. New brakes and tires around 65K and no other complaints until the transmission had to be rebuilt at 118K. Also ball joints went and car now has a bad shimmy when breaking. Appears to be other drivetrain-related issues besides the transmission so I'm bailing on the car. BTW: I'm an over 50 driver so don't hot rod it, gave it all scheduled maint and oil changes and 90% of miles were expressway. So I consider recent drivetrain issues a warning sign of further problems to come. I'd planned on keeping the car until it was time for another set of tires (probably around 150K mi.).
Odor & AC design issues
Danny Thompson, 06/25/2009
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had an on going issue with a "rotten egg odor" with this vehicle. I took it to the dealer during warranty to review this problem and was given a standard read out that the problem is caused by 2% alcohol found in all grades of gas. This appears to be a problem with Mitsubishi vehicles. With onset of hot weather and running the AC, I noticed that the carpet under the driver's side was wet. I took the Endeavor to service and was informed that in order to clear a clogged AC line it would be necessary to remove the entire dash at a cost of $1,240.00. I am clearly paying a high price for a design fault in the manufacturing of your car.
Black paint problems
Lisa, 05/14/2008
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Major problems with the black paint have developed in about 2-3 years. In my opinion there is an obvious defect with the black paint on many Mitsubishi. Paint on the roof down to primer in many locations on roof. Car is garage kept, to bad it comes with a 3 yr 36k mile paint warranty. Suggest bringing back to dealer early, or you'll get no where.. Not sure with so many issue with the Black paint they have not recalled.
Bang for the Buck
pga6, 08/15/2008
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2004 Endeavor after some research and a couple of test drives. The vehicle I bought was used. The vehicle handles nicely, accelerates smartly, and is comfortable. The Endeavor is maintained on the Mitsubishi schedule for the most part, and the minor issues/recalls have been repaired in an expeditious manner. I use the car mostly for highway driving; I get about 20-21 mpg. When I've used it in the city, I get 17-19 mpg.
My 2004 Endeavor
beachgoer, 12/31/2013
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far, I have 215,000 miles on this SUV. The only non-maintenance item that I had to change are the 2 rear power window motors, which actually a small plastic piece broke off which held the cable assembly. When I purchased this SUV, I was really worried about the quality, but so far its been fantastic. I'm crossing my fingers it will last through the end of 2014 without any major problems.
I Miss it, it was Excellent
Biosynth, 03/28/2008
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2004 Endeavor was my baby. I loved that car. Comfortable, lots of power, fun to drive. I never ever EVER had a problem from it. Nothing. I could rely on it. Also, very roomy. I had to haul around a wheel chair and various other things and it had the room and more. I only sold it because I needed emergency money. My only complaint was that it really wasn't all that great on gas. I got something around 18 MPG and that was just killing me. Otherwise I recommend it.
First SUV
Miss Tall, 04/30/2003
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've normally driven a Subaru, but was looking for something larger my 6'7" husband could drive - this narrows the field of cars. We love the Endeavor! It drives like a sportscar some say and has a great deal of power. There is also a lot of room in the back seat, it seats 3 very comfortably, even if all three are over 6' tall!
Nearly 200K miles and I still love it.
lepercan, 05/27/2016
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is a nice size, easy to drive, comfortable, and extremely reliable. I've owned it for 12 years now and have had no problems. Brakes, belts, tires, oil changes.... just normal maintenance. At 187,000 I had a small crack in the radiator so had that replaced. The clearcoat is beginning to peal but other than that, still looks good, runs well, and I love it!
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Why Don't You Back Your Vehicle?
Vaughn, 02/24/2007
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle could be one of the greatest vehicles put on the road, except when problems arise no one is willing to look into the problem while the vehicle is still under warranty, God forbid they will have to pay for something that's wrong with it. My vehicle has had a break problem since the day I drove it home. I have to do a break job on the front every 15,000 to 18,000 miles. When I take it in for a brake job, they tell me it is because of the way I drive, but as soon as the warranty was up and I would have to pay for all the repairs, they found almost a thousand dollars worth of repairs to do. This was with a Mitsubishi dealer and not the dealership I leased the vehicle from.
So Comfortable to Drive! Roomy!
So Comfortable!, 05/31/2007
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable. Love the large area under the windshield, gives feeling of even more roominess. The center button behind steering wheel works intermittently, seems like when vehicle heats up, button gets issues. AC still blows pretty strongly when system turned to off - unusual. Back bumper paint scratches and dings easily, plastic bumper tread raised and attaching hooks broke off, but still intact. Black area just in front of trunk window area lost color (spotty), but covered under warranty. Middle display for music and vents is a bit too dark - brighter should be standard. Great smooth and quiet ride and sound system. Nice noticably different exterior design.
Never again
Last Mitsubishi Ever, 11/28/2007
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Early on the wipers made horrible noise. Then the Drive shaft went out and had to be replace. Today took it in and the transmission is out at 64k miles with regular service. Too much trouble and poor service. CD player only works half the time NEVER AGAIN
More noise than a toddler toy!
bayd, 12/06/2011
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought my endeavor used in 2010 with 90,000 miles, for more room. Heater blower motor immediately started to scream. Replacing it was a nightmare. Ended up having to go to machine shop to modify the new motor, just so that I could have heat in the winter. AC doesn't work at all. Needs a whole new compressor. Tires, breaks and bearings all needed to be replaced. And tires for this bad boy are SPENDY! I've had the thing almost a year and spent more than $3k on it. Now I have to get a minivan and am screwed because resale of these is so low. Used to have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, and that was my all time favorite car!
Awesome Car!!
Frank jones, 08/12/2015
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought mine in 2012 with 127,000 miles, still runs amazing! No major repairs on it by us or the previous owners. Only problem we've had is the air conditioning leaking back into the car but was quickly fixed by the dealer. Does excellent in snow/ice!
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Best Car Ever
Kyle, 03/13/2009
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Endeavor for 4+ years and have very few complaints. I get 18- 19mpg around town and 22-23 on the hwy. It pulls our popup camper like it's not even there. You will not find a mid-sized crossover with as much cargo space as the Endeavor. I've had just two problems, both at 75K. The window mechanism (they call it the regulator) failed on the driver's window ($250 to fix) and the ck engine light came on ($600 for O2 sensor and new plugs).
Very, Very, Very Nice Vehicle
Girlie, 06/30/2003
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nice comfortable, firm, sturdy, solid and smooth riding SUV. Excellent on long trips. Stereo system is awesome. Rear passengers would be more comfortable if the rear seats could recline some. Some road noise and please don't open just the two rear windows, it will really hurt your ears. Otherwise, very satisfied.
Love the Car, Hate the Paint
Roberto, 08/25/2009
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is excellent however, I had paint issues from the beginning. The black roof and hood is now nearly white. The car is garaged but the paint continues to wash away.
A pleasant Endeavour
YACK6, 03/29/2009
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle new from the dealership. I average 19 MPG in everyday driving. The only money I have put into it are for normal wear and tear items. I had a problem with the clear coat but the dealership took care of this at no cost to me. I have 124,000 miles on this SUV and it still looks and drives like new. It has a very responsive engine and transmission with a great highway ride. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone interested.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
dawnb03, 10/21/2011
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this Car! I had an '04 Mitsubishi Lancer ES before this car. I bought my Endeavor, "Endora", in November 08 from Carmax 1) because the Lancer was totaled out and 2) because the Endeavor is more suited to what I need a vehicle to be able to do. I love the cargo space and my dog enjoys having the back compartment all to herself. I can easily load up any of my camping gear, horse equipment or feed in the back and not worry about how the car will handle the load. I've also taken several trips across several states in her and she's handled like a charm. I LOVE this car. Even when we had a freak snow storm in Georgia I was still able to drive around.
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gas hog, 05/15/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 2004 awd ls model. over all great suv. A little disapointed in the performance in snow!felt it did not get very good traction when in a turn, it had a tendency to loose tracion and slide very easy. This automobile gets rotten fuel economy and I am still trying to figure out why a v6 engine needs to run on 91 octane or higher? Big disapointment here with high test in the midwest at 2.26a gal.
Great SUV!
gabby, 01/20/2010
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Endeavor for 4 years now and have 115,000 miles on it. It has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. It still rides very nice and I have not had any major mechanical issues. One problem with struts right after I purchased it, but that is all. I can't recommend a vehicle more for reliability and good looks!
Best vehicle i ever owned
Tim allen, 10/25/2016
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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Timing belt replacement dates. Fluid change maintenance records. Mine has 191,000 miles, runs quiet, smoothly, like new. 195,000 miles still going like Energizer bunny. 16 years old and looks like new. Gets waxed every fall and sits outside all winter. Paint still beautiful.
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Better Than Volvo
LifeUncommon, 06/08/2006
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my '04 Endeavor in Jan. '05. I had looked at the Volvo XC90 for a long time and was going to get that but decided to look at the Endeavor after seeing one on the road. I INSTANTLY fell in love. The drive is fantastic, very comfortable, great display, style is "HOT!" It's now been over a year and I am currently in the market to trade it in on a brand new one! I think I will drive Endeavor's for the rest of my life!
Best SUV Owned
Best SUV Owned, 01/17/2008
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased used Endeavor in 2006 with about 60K Miles. The Endeavor is very comfortable and great to drive. It has not had any issues at all. All wheel drive is excellent. I even had the car on the wet hill and it would not spin a single tire. I would recommend this SUV to anyone. It's a very comfortable drive on the highway. Large mirrors and plenty of space for 6'1 foot guy. Lot of space in the back seat.
Great SUV
Cheu, 02/15/2010
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Endeavor for about 3 years now, bought it used at 48K and it now has 78K. I did alot of research before I bought it and test drove alot of SUV's before choosing it. All around it's a dependable SUV, no real problems with it, aside from the paint starting to chip on the roof racks and the extra noise you get when all the windows and sunroof are open. It's a very under rated SUV, I would have given it better rating's if not for Mitsubishi's horrible customer service. If you can tolerate the already mentioned horrible customer service, I would recommend buying an Endeavor.
Surprising BUT
gary_from_calif, 09/10/2003
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Limited AWD. YES on general appearance, the blue lights on dash at night, stereo system, seats are extremely comfortable both front and back, drives smooth, good interior room, good A/C, gas mileage, A/T gear shifter. NO on several options that are not available - memory seats, garage door remote, third seat option, auto headlights, GPS, side curtains. Dash and door materials look cheap although I like style of dash overall. Could use a bit more oomph under the hood - adequate for city driving but lacking a bit up those hills. For the price, a good vehicle and a good buy. A few options could make this vehicle one heck of a situation.
Great car
Sherrell C., 05/18/2022
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my used 2004 endeavor almost 2 years ago. It has been a fantastic reliable and fun suv to have. I have not had any major problems with her even though she's had high mileage when I bought her. This vehicle is one everyone should have at least once cuz then youd keep it forever. It has so much room inside the vehicle for people or for things. I'm a yard seller and I can cram so much stuff in there. Endeavor has become part of our family one we won't give up anytime soon. And if something ever did happen to her Id just go buy another one. I highly recommend this vehicle to anybody with the big family and likes to save money because you don't have to do a lot of repairs on this thing and it gets good gas mileage. You can't ask for a better vehicle
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Endeavor's Advantages & Disadvantges
GMO, 03/23/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excess oil usage, adds approx 1 1/2 quarts between oil changes, discovered blue smoke coming from tailpipe, dealership unable to pinpoint problem, averages approx 17 miles on the highway. However, smooth ride, very comfortable & fun to drive, but concerned about reliability, will trade- in after 2 years.
Awesome SUV
kimliz, 07/14/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the look of the dash! The lights are incredible at night. Hard to judge distance of front of vehicle. Love the roomy back seat and the doors feel solid.
Mits
Willyorca, 04/08/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a nice vehicle, don't get me wrong, but don't go from a full size V8 SUV to this . I miss the power of my old vehicle although I love the styling- and radio-in this one. Very upset by the crummy gas mileage-the big V8 Chevy did better.
Certified Pre-Owned is the Best Value Around
ashwinearl, 12/06/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Used, low mileage Endeavors can be found for $10,000 to 12,000 under their original MSRPs. Mitsubishi dealers certify them with a 10 year / 100,000 mile warranty. We got our 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD with 13,000 miles on it, originally listed for $32,000, for only $18,800 with the 10/100 warranty with only Pros: -Awesome value - Powerful engine - Very roomy interior - Sweet car like ride - Great visibility out the front - 300W stereo - Tiptronic shifting option - Big side mirrors - Large cargo room - Comfortable seats Cons: - Poor rear visibility - Ugly looks from the rear - I don't like location of steering wheel spokes
First Year Ops.
fleetguy, 07/02/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Awsome. This is a Lexus in Mitsubishi clothing. The ride, handling and comfort are superb. Everything works as advertised. Excellent value. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Hmm, Let's See!
Bodzio, 06/03/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First, I like the interior and probably that is why I bought it.Second, at the beginning I had a problem with differential,was making this noise and you could feel it as well.4 times at the dealer(long story)and I still think it's not fix like it supposed to be.Next,had a problem with the sunroof (was leaking),3 times at the dealer.Next,I have a problem with getting this "Service Enging Soon" light,4 times at the dealer and still comming up.Also, as you know, Endeavor's tank should be filled with high octane gas.If you try to put regular(87 or 89)the engine is not working properly.I will be going for service AGAIN with the Servie Engine Soon.
Good vehicle...fix mpg
Grle, 06/25/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Endeavor in March. I have had no problems with it, but the gas mileage stinks! I took it to Mitsu and they denied the problem. I average about 14 mpg in town. I would like to see the 17 it was rated for. I do get 20mpg on highway, thank goodness. Also, the valves do "clack" with mid-grade gas. Performance seems unaffected but it really does need the high grade. There is such mixed comments on this that I wonder if we have two different batches oof SUV. Also, of note, I'm 5'4" and I have to have a "booster" to see out. For short people, I would recommend the power seats to increase your heighth.
One Fine SUV!
Herbertt, 08/27/2005
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Endeavor is my 1st SUV and a fluke, since we were looking to purchase a Galant LS! My wife fell in love with the Endeavor. So I test drove one, did hours of research, came back the next day and bought one! I am extremely pleased and happy with this SUV 16 months later. Very comfortable leather heated seats, a blasting 6-CD changer stereo system, excellent trim and interior fit and finish with no squeaks or rattles, cool blue gauge lights, a rather torquey (although a bit raspy) V-6 engine, which moves the vehicle quickly from a dead stop and at highway speeds without much downshifting. The vehicle always feels solid and nimble, but not plodding. A very comfortable road trip vehicle!
I LOVE my endeavor
AngelaPenny, 11/04/2010
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am a little to in love with this car! I pack it full of people and beach stuff and head up to Tahoe with the a/c blasted and it performs beautifully. In reno NV it snows - and while everyone else is stuck on the side of the road, my endeavor just drives on past them NO PROBLEM. Because of the eclipse engine, it is fast and handles the road very well while not eating too much gas. Plenty of leg, head & cargo room for me and my tall family and all our groceries. It has been consistently reliable. The only con is I got a lemon drivers seat that I took to the dealer 6 (no joke) times to have repaired and it goes unrepaired to this day. One very hard to please person, recommends this vehicle!!
Good Choice
MS Franks, 10/23/2004
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great comfort for an SUV. No stepping up. Great sound system. 6 CD changer. Things I like the best, sun roof has sliding roof panel, so you can see the sky without opening the entire sun roof. Second the controls on the steering wheel. Real easy to turn up or change the tunes without ever taking my hands of the wheel. Exellent safety rating. Dual air bags. Would recommend getting the cargo liner. Looks really sharp in the back with the liner.
Love my Baby!
taterlove, 04/22/2011
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So we bought 'My Baby' this time last year and have been in love with it! Right after purchase we did have to take it back to get the back tailgate fixed, it kept poping open. But the gas mileage and the driving and the handling is just amazing! There is noise with having the sunroof open, but I love having my music on so it doesn't bother me. Also, it fits 3 full size carseats! My friend has a 4Runner and cant do that! We've taken her halfway across the country and loved it! I just cant express how much I love my Endeavor!!!
My best car ever!
zoltan2, 08/19/2011
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own a lot of cars but this one is the best. I bought it with 105kmiles 4 years ago. Except brake pads and timing belt I did nothing! The car has now 170k and runs like new. I also have a Mercedes and a Porsche but none of them can beat this car reability. I use just synthetic oil.My next SUV? Mitsubishi.
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ahm, 08/04/2005
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The side molding on my 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor came off first week. The A/C went out twice. Had squeak & grind noise in steering wheel. Replaced steering column at about 15,000 miles. Seats squeak. Radio (am/fm) & CD makes awful noise. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem, but does every time I drive car. Working on that now! Needs another set of mud guards. Stays dirty but do not make for 2004 model. Front dashboard scratches real easy and cannot be cleaned or buffed out. Side mirrors have good visibility, but are a pain when trying to reach a drive thru window. Cloth seats are already wearing out threads with only 21,000 miles.