2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.

Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD Limited, 4dr SUV FWD Ls
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
18 combined · 16 city / 22 hwy
Length
190.9 in
Curb weight
3,847–4,156 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints11 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 90 for similar models.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 35 similar 2007 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2007 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 4,156 lb (4dr SUV AWD Limited).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 3% worse than the 2007 SUV - average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2007

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2006 Endeavor — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2006; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2006 Endeavor →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD Limited190.9 in73.6 in67.3 in107.9 in63 / 59.4 in4,156 lb55/45
4dr SUV FWD Ls190.9 in73.6 in67.3 in107.9 in63 / 59.4 in3,847 lb55/45

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Endeavor 2WD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (S4)Front-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-3%$4,550494
Endeavor 4WD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic (S4)4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-2%$4,850523
Spend $10,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.6 MPG2007 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2007 SUV -s

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor (this car)18 MPGNot rated2
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser13 MPGNot rated1
2007 Toyota 4Runner18 MPGNot rated5
2007 Toyota Highlander26 MPGNot rated6
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee20 MPGNot rated2
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe21 MPGNot rated4
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander20 MPGNot rated7

Recalls (2)

Electrical System › Software · Oct 20, 2010

NHTSA campaign 10V514000 · 19,410 vehicles

Problem
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 ENDEAVOR WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING. DUE TO AN INCORRECT HEATER (HVAC) CONTROLLER SIGNAL, THE AIR FLOW FROM THE AIR VENTS MAY RANDOMLY CHANGE DIRECTION AND/OR THE TEMPERATURE MAY BRIEFLY CYCLE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE, RESULTING IN POOR WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR DAMAGE AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR THE MODE DOOR SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

11Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
95,101 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other6
Structure › Body3
Structure › Body › Door1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/02: 116/02: 116/06: 116/10: 116/11: 117/09: 118/08: 219/10: 119/11: 120/09: 115/0216/0616/1118/0819/11max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Structure › Body — 3 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  3. Structure › Body › Door — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System — 1 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.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 95,101 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Endeavor years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2011 Endeavor18190.9 inNot rated05
2010 Endeavor18190.9 inNot rated19
2009 Endeavor18190.9 inNot rated10
2008 Endeavor18190.9 inNot rated213
2006 Endeavor18190.9 inNot rated214
2005 Endeavor18190.9 inNot rated110

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →