2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Review and Specs

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

A solid all-around package for those who crave non-traditional styling more so than ultimate cargo- or people-toting capacity.

Pros

Carlike ride, roomy seating front and rear, torquey V6 power plant, solid build and materials quality, good crash test scores.

Cons

Less cargo capacity than the class leaders, polarizing interior design.

What's New for 2004

Although the Endeavor is an all-new vehicle for 2004, an upgraded 2004.5 model was released midway through the year to address some initial shortcomings. The list of upgrades includes more horsepower (225), daytime running lamps, advanced dual-stage front airbags and a tire-pressure monitor as standard. An improved ABS system (with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and traction control) is now available on LS 2WD models and standard on XLS 2WD and Limited 2WD. A full-size spare with alloy wheel and a towing prep package is now standard on LS AWD (optional LS 2WD) and XLS. Standard side-impact airbags for front-seat passengers have been added to the Endeavor XLS. Rounding out the 2004.5 changes are a handful of new options, including a rear-seat DVD entertainment system for XLS and Limited, and traction and stability control for the Limited AWD.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

Never a problem in 5 years

Written by: Vic Michaels on 08/09/2008

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	9
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	9	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	9

Vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I can't say enough about how happy we are with this vehicle. 5 years and 57,000 miles and only new brakes and tires! I have noticed some reviewers posting they had to use premium gas, but we have always used regular with NO issue. The car is fun to drive, comfortable, and over all a great value for the money. We have averaged an easy 21 miles per gallon in mixed driving conditions. There is a very large amount of space with the seats down to place items, pretty close to a mini-van in interior space. I use it to hall audio equipment around with no issue.

Favorite Features

Spacious room, sound system and interior lighting, engine pep, mileage

Suggested Improvements

A 3rd row seat, as there is plenty of room for it.

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A good ride

Written by: Steve Gottshall on 07/16/2008


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	5	Build Quality:	9
Comfort:	8	Interior Design:	8	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	5	Exterior Design:	9

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New XLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

This has been a very comfortable, capable and secure vehicle to drive. I towed a 2500# pop up with little effort and approximately 15 mpg.

AWD

Could use better seat material

Judged by its cover

Written by: Jesse on 07/04/2008


Performance:	9	Fun-to-Drive:	8	Build Quality:	8
Comfort:	9	Interior Design:	8	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	8	Exterior Design:	8

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

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.

rides smooth, roomy

Paint, tint

Love my Endeavor

Written by: captain766 on 05/23/2008


Performance:	8	Fun-to-Drive:	10	Build Quality:	10
Comfort:	10	Interior Design:	10	Reliability:	10
Fuel Economy:	9	Exterior Design:	10

I purchased my Endeavor used 3 years ago and have absolutely loved it everyday since. The seats are very roomy which makes for a comfortable ride on long trips. The cargo area is incredibly spacious. The only thing that I could see Mitsubishi doing to improve the car is adding a third row seat. But, for me, it works perfect as is. The gas mileage is about what a person should expect for a vehicle this size (I avg. 18, but have gotten 23) and is comparable to what my friends get in their Escapes, Pilots, and Muranos. The manual says it likes >91 octane fuel, but I run 90 octane (which is the cheap stuff in Nebraska) ethanol and it performs great. It is a little sluggish with 89 octane.

SPACIOUS interior. The seats are large, lots of leg room front and back, and the cargo area is bigger than any competitor's. Also, it rides and handles great in any weather condition.

Third row seat might make it appeal to more families. But for a utility vehicle, it is great just as is. Maybe a little better on gas would be nice, but you can say that about any car.

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Black paint problems

Written by: Lisa on 05/13/2008


Performance:	5	Fun-to-Drive:	4	Build Quality:	1
Comfort:	1	Interior Design:	4	Reliability:	5
Fuel Economy:	5	Exterior Design:	1

2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor New Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

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.

Power outlet in rear cargo area.

More leg room, anyone over 6 ft will have there knees in the dash.

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2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Consumer Ratings & Reviews