Used 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor SUV Consumer Reviews

BEST VEHICLE EVER PURCHASED

I have owned my 2005 Endeavor for approximately 5 years now. I first thought it was a jeep from viewing from the street. i went to the car lot and was surprised it was not a jeep. I took it for a test drive up and down hills. It was a smooth ride and was easy to handle. I have purchased many cars in my life and found this one to be easy on maintenance only needing regular oil change.

most reliable car I've owned

2005 Endeavor. Purchased in 2008, is now 2016, so I've had the car 8 years and put 70k miles on it. Acceleration is adequate, as well as handling and braking. I'm not going to let this vehicle get out of my grasp until it is worn out. Have done nothing except routine maintenance (oil, brakes, belts, battery), all done myself, and always easy. Only repairs have been replacing the oxygen sensors. Opted to have the timing belt changed, and mechanic mentioned it's one of the quickest timing belt jobs he's done. (which means you don't pay for a lot of labor!). My ONLY complaint is the lack of an aux input on the stereo, and difficulty of replacing the stereo with an aftermarket unit. Like the title states, this has been the most reliable of the 15+ cars I've owned in my life. Update, still the most reliable car I've ever owned. She's starting to show her age, and things you expect to wear out by 140K are wearing out. I'll fix those things, and keep it till it falls apart. Update. Now at 155K. Had tie rod ends replaced. Everything else is still going strong. Still keeping this car until it stops running. Update 12/2019. After having the car for 11+ years, I finally let her go. She was finally starting to sound a little clunky when changing between drive and reverse. Sad to see the car go, but sold it to family in need of reliable cheap transport.

Saved my brother and sons life.

When we bought the car in the summer of 2014, we rushed it.. I recently lost my car because of some engine problem and was looking to buy something fast. I went to a used sales lot and picked this up. I owned it for a few months and it was great. One problem with it, it had some engine noise that even my brother mechanic couldn't figure out what it was. But other than that, it was fine. Its not the best in snow with regular tires, I feel as we could get stuck on a leaf. But, the thing sure did pick up and go if needed in the summer. Sadly, I lost my car in April of 2015 when my brother was taking my son to school and they were hit head on. Surprisingly, the vehicles interior only had a pushed up dash and the vents slightly broken. The car was totaled, but at least my family was safe. The vehicle had reallyyyy cold air and hot heat.

Dependable Vehicle

We bought our Endeavor with about 75,000 miles on it in 2010. We have driven it across the country and back a few times and we just love it! It currently has 181,000 miles on it and is still going strong. We have only had to do routine maintenance on it except for one thing. The air conditioner started to drain into the vehicle instead of outside but we took it to the dealership and only ended up paying a couple hundred dollars. Other than that it has been a super reliable vehicle.

Great Experience

I have had my Endeavor for 5 1/2 years now and at 95,000 miles had my first problem--not even a new car bug. (have kept all service, minor and major up to date). Just had to have propeller shaft and bearing assembly replaced due to bad bearings. But fully covered by 100,000 Mile powertrain warranty. Feel great this is the only issue in 95K miles!

We Love Our Endeavors!!

We loved our Endeavor so much that we bought another one! His and hers! We live in Northeast Ohio and get a lot of snow - the all wheel drive Endeavors have been awesome in the snow! You just need to make sure that you keep good tires on them - so every September we go out and do the quarter test, yes quarter, not penny since we live in such a snow belt area and if we can see their head, then we purchase a set of new tires. We currently own a 2006 and a 2005. We bought them used from a Mitsubishi Dealership back in 2011 and then the other in 2012. They run fantastic, no engine or transmission problems, but due to the weather around here and their age, we are dealing with some rust issues - right now the 2005 is running very loud due to rust making a hole in the exhaust system. Unfortunately, they stopped making the Endeavors in 2011, but if you are o.k. with used and can get your hands on one, we highly recommend them, especially if you live in a snowy area.

Perfect Family car

I have 3 kiddos, and I can fit 2 car seats and 1 booster in the back seat, and the kiddos love it. This along with a great ride, huge interior space, cool looks (for a suv) and so far, a blast to drive. This car also performs well off road, tested right after purchase, I went about 20 miles in medium to rough offroad with very good results. The only quirk was that the ABS goes crazy when you only have 2 3 wheels on the ground. Nothing bad at all, just use the brakes as you would but the sound can be unnerving at first. First long road trip was wonderful, the stereo sounds good, and if you want an mp3 player, just pick up an fm transmitter / mp3 player. Cost me $45.

Love It!

Purchased at 19 miles. 4 years since then. No problems at 50,000 plus miles. Comfy long distances. Hwy mileage is very good, not so much in the city. AWD runs great off-road, including the sand --fun! The least i like about it, noticeable muffler from the back of the SUV, and U-turns are wide.

I love this car

I have had this car for awhile now and I absolutely LOVE it! It's just the right size for me and it's really fun to drive!

Worth Every Penny!

I bought my car in June of 2005 and have loved every minute of it. Love the sporty look and have not had but 3 problems (regular wear & tear) with it. In the last 6.5 years, I have put 111,000 miles on it and spent under $800 getting all repairs done. Not bad considering I am always on the road. Would recommend this car to anyone. Great for singles, couples, families or even hauling animals around like me (4 dogs and 2 cats).

Not a Bad SUV for even the Truck Lover

I was pushed into purchasing an SUV after an auto accident that made it so that I could not get in and out of a truck on a daily basis. This vehicle has great cargo space and ground clearance with the bonus of great fuel mileage. The seats could be a little more comfy but overall I love my Endeavor.

The "End"eavor

I like my Endeavor, however I don't like the fact that the front window heats up when it is "hot" outside, even with the air on. I can also hear the wind through the sun roof when it is closed. Other then these simple issues I like to drive it often.

Bells & whistles galore

Loved the 2005 Toyota 4-Runner (had a '95 4-Runner prior), but didn't want to pay for all of the a la carte upgrades (sunroof, 6-cd changer, leather) on the SR5 or Sport Edition & wasn't willing to pay for the Limited. Endeavor had everything I wanted and then some, plus the added 0% APR deal. Easy choice! Still prefer the exterior of the Toyota, but wouldn't trade my heated seats, steering wheel audio controls and other bells & whistles now for anything! As far as value, I definitely feel I got the biggest bang for my buck. Extremely satisfied overall.

Loved this car!

I'm up to 158K miles and once again, a Mitsubishi engine has not let me down! I've had it 6 years and put about 80K on it. I had the sunroof fixed last year (leaking) and a power steering pump put on about 2 years ago. I currently have water leaking into the driver's floor board and we have not been able to find the source. Probably haven't put more than $500 in parts/labor into it other than ordinary maintenance. (oil change/tires, brakes, etc...) I put a hitch on it and pulled trailer/bike 2000K and I would do it again tomorrow. I enjoyed the power at take-off and merging, hehe. I've never hesitated to drive it to work when co-workers called in for snowy roads. We were the only ones that got out of the mud soaked valley when all others got stuck. (People sat on that side of the road to watch the show :) ) If I could buy this car brand new (but with the more modern features of Bluetooth and aux jack) I would definitely consider it. But alas, it's time to move on.....

Love everything except....

The tires are horrible and I feel unsafe in the rain. The best mpg to date is 15.4, even on the highway. I wish there was a switch to turn of the daytime running lights when I'm just sitting in the car listening to the radio. The back seats don't fold completely flat. The rear passenger area should have a dome light. The dash texture just traps dirt and dust. The A/C vents cannot be individually switched off. There are no vents in the back seat. The gearshift indicators are not illuminated. If we have that little computer in the front, why not have an available OnsSar, GPS, or nav system available? Or estimated MPG calcular? Or optional satelite radio?

Quality Vehicle

We bought our new 05 Endeavor AWD in Jan 2006. I added factory fog lights, rear mudflaps. All the parts were ordered by the dealer and were installed without any trouble. We have 39k on the SUV now and have had Zero problems. Our dealer is Lee's Summit Mitsubishi. They have done a really nice job of taking care of our vehicle. Most of our mileage is in town family and grocery hauling. The vehicle does everything that we want it to do. We average about 18 mpg. On the highway about 20/21. I am about ready to buy new tires as the stock tires are almost gone now. We don't miss the 3rd row seat as we seldom haul more than four people.

Good SUV... but

Overall my '05 Limited Endeavor has been a pretty good vehicle, but the initial quality issues I encountered have killed my opinion of the brand. I had the thing into the shop eight times in the first couple months.. since then I've had no issues. It drives awesome.

I LOVE THIS SUV !!

I OWN THE 2004 XLS MODEL OF THE ENDEAVOR AND I MUST SAY, I LOVE IT! BEFORE I PURCHASED I CONSIDER NISSAN AND LEXUS AND NONE OF THEM PLEASED ME AS MUCH STYLE AND PRICE WISE. IT SEATS 5 ADULTS COMFORTABLY AND I HAVE LOTS OF CARGO SPACE. THE GAS MILEAGE COULD BE ALITTLE BETTER BUT OVERALL I THINK IT IS ONE OF THE BEST SUV'S OUT THERE. MY HUSBAND AND MY MOTHER ARE CONSIDERING TRADING IN THEIR CARS FOR ONE TOO!

Good crossover for the price

We bought our Endeavor a year and a half ago and have put 25K miles since then. We have been pretty happy with it so far. It has a lot of cargo space in the back and the seats are easy to fold down to create even more. I love the power this vehicle has and the transmission is very responsive. The transmission does make a wining noise in warmer weather. This is a known issue with them - can't be fixed, so I deal with it. It is very comfortable on long trips. I question its durability, though. The interior is very cheap. The fabric, although comfortable, is already showing significant wear. The dash and doors are mostly brittle plastic and the sunroof seals aren't sealing.

Mitts Endeavor

Front seats could use more padding. Needs automatic headlamp option available. No electronic fuel economy or distance to empty available option available. Could use memory seats/mirrors. This was our trade-up from a Grand Cherokee LTD, and aside from what I mentioned, got to just love the vehicle.

two engines, three sets of brakes, two exhaust sys

do not buy this over priced vehicle. I have replaced the engine, the entire exhaust system, and did three brake jobs all in under 150K miles.

My New Endeavor

It's fun to drive, easily manouvarable and visualy stunning. I was a little worried about getting an SUV, and was torn between this one and the Pilot. I found this one to be more aestheticaly pleasing, and I feel very safe in it. I love this vehicle. It's my first SUV and I'm thorougly enjoying it.

My Endeavor

The seats have such good back support that after taking a long trip your back is not telling you that you have been in the vehicle that long.

Fabulous Vehicle

An absolutely terrific vehicle and superb service from the dealer. I test drove at least 15 SUVs before even looking at this one. I was afraid of the Mitsubishi name. There is not a negative about my experience since purchasing. The pickup, both from dead stop and highway pickup is superior to all others I test drove. The dash design is ultra modern and sharp. Seats afford total long distance comfort. I've owned a Nissan Quest, Nissan Axxess and driven many other mini vans and SUVs as rentals and test drives. This is hands-down the best of the lot.

Best Value!

I have owned several domestic and import SUVs, this is by far the best value! The ride is second to none, quiet and powerful. I love the techtronics shift, it is more responsive than the one in my wifes 2006 VW Jetta. The Endeavor has solid, in control feel over the road, be it twisting back roads or the highway. It has a solid SAFE feel. It's handling in foul weather is superb. The cabin is very comfortable. I love the milage, you do not need a V8 to get performance, this vehicle seems to have adequate power towing my 17' boat. I am very pleased and purchased this vechicle after driving the Toyota Highlander, Honda CRV and Pilot, Ford Explorer and Ford Escape. My Endeavor was the best buy!

Loved my Mitsubishi, Endeavor. Very comfortable!

Sleeper SUV

I have had absolutely no problems with my 2005 Endeavor LS AWD. It has plenty of power and is comfortable. It looks sporty and overall build quality is very good. It handles very well and is a fairly quiet ride. It has not missed a beat and other than scheduled maintenace it has operated flawlessly. The AWD system is inferior to my Subaru. The stock tires may be part of the problem. I will install new snow tires and see if traction improves.

The Sport in Sport Utlity

The vehicle is very nice. I wish I had purchased the AWD version. The motor is so "torquie" that often I spin tires when trying to get going quickly. The seats are nice and the added comfort of driving a limited with side frame re-inforcements makes the vehicle seem more truck-like. This is a nice one indded but the usual inconveniences from a manufacturer like Mitsubishi are there too. Molding, Molding, Molding.....Stuff does have a way of popping off of this thing for seemingly no reason at all. Sunroof privacy cover handle, radio/ ac knobs...Screw covers in the luggage rack.. Still I have to say that I love mine and would buy another without a doubt!

Great Reliable SUV for Smart Shoppers

No complaints - I am a Honda fan all the way but since I test drove this SUV to now I love it - smart buy over the Toyota Highlander all day long and the Honda Pilot if you do not need the third row seat. Test drive and you will see!

We LOVE our Endeavor

We Love our Mitsubishi Endeavor. It handles like a dream! We have towed our boat on the highway, driven in snow and torrential rain and the vehicle hugged the road the whole time! After test driving 5 competitors, we stumbled onto this vehicle by accident as it was parked in a parking lot beside our old SUV. We said WOW! what's this??? and the rest is history!

I love my car!

I bought my Endeavor brand new in 2005. I have put over 80,000 miles on it and have not had any problems. The interior is larger than similar SUVs. It is so stylish on the inside and out. The standard features on all of the models are out of this world for the price. I would absolutely recommend this vehicle to anyone.

Love the SUV

this is the first time i have ever owned an SUV, i've tried several SUVs but i would rate this one the best on the road. I've been a long time and loyal consumer to Mitsubishi. The Endeavor not only handles well it has a lot of style and class! The room in it is unbelievable. I have a son who is over 5"9 at 16 and still has a lot of leg room left. So if i was asked if I would ever own another Endeavor i wouldn't hesate! No other SUV can compare.

mitsubishi endeavor

I have had the endeavor for appx 9 months and am extremely happy. My experience at the dealership has also been positive.

Great SUV by Mitsubishi

Love the car! No problems and very stylish. Not to sure about gas milage but it doesn't seem bad.

I love it!

Easy to drive . very comfortable. 0-60 in two minutes,Great pick-up. Felt comfortable the moment I got into yhe driver's seat.

First Enveavor, second Mitsubishi

Versatility of a mid size SUV and comfort of a large car, that is what I wanted and what I got. The 2005 Endeavor rides and turns like a tight sports car. Fit and finish are perfect. The motor/exhaust combo gives off enough "growl" to make you feel you are going fast even when you aren't. The gearing is such that you always feel like there is plenty of power waiting to be used if needed. It has just enough gadgets to satisfy all but the uber gadgeteers. The first month of ownership have been a pleasure especially comming off of 4 years of a troublesome experience with a G.M. SUV.

My endeavor

It is turning out to be the best vehicle that I have owned and this is about my 8th Mitsubishi.

Move over Honda Pilot

I can't be more happy with my 2004 Endeavor. I researched both the Honda Pilot and the Toyota 4Runner / HIghlander. What I found was I can have a new SUV with a beautiful ride, sleek look and plenty of comforts AND not get killed in the pocket. The AWD system has been an added pleasure. The 315 Infinity system has a gorgeous sound. The ride is very smooth with minimal road noise. The warranty is out of this world. The look of the interior with the LCD displays and blue lit backgrounds are both futuristic and beautiful with a nice metal finish. Not having the 3rd row seat is a drawback for some. I don't need it. It also makes the 2nd seats roomier and provides nice cargo space. A lot of vehicle for the money!

My Ruby

These SUV's are for the people that want a SUV but feel comfort in driving a car. This vehicle is really nice and it is roomy. I had 3 children in the back seat and they still had plenty of room even with all of them in carseats. Definitely recommend to someone that is looking for an SUV.

Good All Around

I've have had the Endeavor for two months now and love it. It's solid built, comfortable to drive and feel very secure driving my toddler around town. Which to me was important in selecting my new car, something that I feel safe with my child in. Handles curves and turns with ease. Roomy in the back even with the car seat.

fun & easy to drive

Nought this instead of the Highlander because of the warranty...it held up great when someone turned into the passenger side. More than enough space for 4 good sized adults cruising arount town or camping with friends.

Best Kept Secret

We love the Endeavor! We hadn't even considered this SUV when we went car shopping and happened upon a great deal, did a little research and ended up getting the Mitsubishi Endeavor. It has been so nice to have! Everyone that ever rides with us ends up loving it too. I'm surprised that they haven't advertised it very much (at least where we live) I see several of them on the road now in my area, but it looks like they're still the best kept secret in the SUV market.

solid alternative to standard SUVs

I did quite a bit of research before I decided to purchase my first SUV, and after test driving a few, I was afraid I would have to make the jump to the luxury SUVs when I decided to try the Mitsubishi Endeavor. This is a beautiful SUV with distinctive exterior and interior styling, and an excellent carlike ride and drive. It feels really solid -- being a bit longer and wider than the Honda Pilot - - and takes me everywhere (with its AWD) safely and securely. This trim level feels lush and spacious, and carries five adults and plenty of cargo comfortably. The Endeavor is a stylish, powerful alternative to the standard SUV box -- it's definitely worth a look.

best ever

Handles like a car, and has all the comfort of a luxury vehicle. Love the visibility. A pleasure to drive, and the AWD is 100% reliable in any weather.

Love it

I find my Endeavor to be cavernous inside, mid sized outside and a good looking reliable vehicle in between.

Endeavour does it all!

My 2004 Mitsbushi Endeavour is the most practical, all-around vehicle I have ever owned. It holds my greyhound, my granddaughter, a stroller and 2 other passengers with no proboems. I like the fact that the rear window works independently of the rear door. I especially like the upholstery - it is attractive and TOUGH! Overall, the best car I have ever owned.

Great SUV

Bought this car new in 2005. 47000 miles now and never had a problem. Gas mileage could be better, but we use regular 87 instead of recommended premium. We will definitely look at replacing with a newer limited in a couple of years. Great car for anyone!!!

The Best

My wife and I were searching for a SUV for a good three solid months. In terms of price, safety, warranty, and comfort this is the best in its class.

happy to review

Fun to drive and very solid. The added "stick shift" feature makes it even more exciting and is really great for control on ice and snow.

Happy Endeavor

We've owned a Land Cruiser, 4-Runner, Blazer, Explorer and Expedition. The Endeavor is THE BEST! I think it's a well-kept secret. Nothing but praise for all of it...the ride's great! People actually ask us what kind of car it is and can't get over all that's included...especially the loooonnnng warranty!! Give it another year and you'll see more on the road...darn it!:)