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2010 Mitsubishi ENDEAVOR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Mitsubishi ENDEAVOR has 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 16. The most common issue is fuel system problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi endeavor. the contact stated that fuel leaked from the vehicle when it was refueled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler pipe was leaking and fractured due to corrosion. the fuel filler pipe needed to be replaced. the. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

1 crash report 1 injury

16

Total Complaints

2

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

FUEL SYSTEM

5 complaints
31%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS LEAKING AND FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE
  • • I BOUGHT THAT MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2010 BUT WITHIN 9 YEARS, THE PIPE FILLING FROM GAS CAP TO THE TANK HAS A BIG HOLE AND GAS FALLING ON THE FLOOR WHEN I AM FILLING AT THE GAS STATION. WHEN I CHECK CARS.COM I SAW A RECALL: 10V065000 BUT I CHECK WITH THE MITSUBISHI DEALER I AM TOLD THAT THERE ANY RECAL
  • • I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW USED CAR DEALERSHIP HOME TOWN AUTO CAN SELL YOU A CAR THEY KNOW HAVE AN OPEN RECALL ON A VEHICLE BUT FAIL TO LET THE AMERICAN CONSUMER KNOW AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE IN 2020,THEN CALL YOU A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER SAYING THEY NEED YOU TO COME AND SIGN A PAPER SAYING AS FAR A
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS LEAKING AND FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Mitsubishi ENDEAVOR

Based on 10 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 81K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
4
30-60K
0
60-100K
3
100-150K
3
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (2)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP25/02/2010

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.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Mitsubishi ENDEAVOR

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,667
Per month
$222
Per mile
22.2¢
MPG
18
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,201/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,286/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Mitsubishi ENDEAVOR

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,494
Full coverage / month
$125
Liability only / year
$639
vs US avg
-11%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1494

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Mitsubishi New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
5 yr / 60K mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
10 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
7 yr / 100K mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / unlimited mi

10 year powertrain not transferable

These are the terms for a new Mitsubishi. If you're buying a used 2010 ENDEAVOR, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mitsubishi dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 16 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WAS LEAKING AND FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE FUEL FILLER PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    AIR BAGS: SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND MITSUBISHI TOLD ME THEY CAN'T REPAIR THIS SINCE THEY STOPPED MAKING THE PART AFFECTED. IT NEEDS A NEW SENSOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. I WAS TOLD IF IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY OR EVEN ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY IN A NO ACCIDENT SCENARIO

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, MOISTURE APPEARS ON ALL FOUR CALIPERS. RUST ON ALL CALIPERS. RESIDUE ON MASTER CYLINDER AS WELL. REFILLED BRAKE FLUID UNDER HOOD TWICE. STRONG BURNING BRAKE FLUID SMELL WHEN DRIVING. NEW VEHICLE WITH 4K MILES. CAR TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER, EUGENE OR MITSUBISHI. SERVICE DEPT

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SEATS/RESTRAINTS: SRS WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND MITSUBISHI TOLD ME THEY CAN'T REPAIR THIS SINCE THEY STOPPED MAKING THE PART AFFECTED. IT NEEDS A NEW SENSOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. I WAS TOLD IF IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY OR EVEN ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOY IN A NO ACCIDENT SCENARIO

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Mitsubishi dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Mitsubishi ENDEAVOR — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
11Above Average
2010
16Below Average
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
16
Recalls
2
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
1
Segment avg
16

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