2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Review
Fuel Economy
17 - 18 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A solid all-around package for those who crave non-traditional styling more than ultimate cargo- or people-toting capacity.
Pros
Rides like a car, roomy seating, torquey V6 power plant, solid build and materials quality, good crash test scores.
Cons
Less cargo capacity than the class leaders, polarizing interior design, no third-row seat available.
What's New for 2005
Following on the heels of a significant midyear refresh for 2004, there are few new features for this year. Side airbags are now standard on all models, and an anti-theft system is included on the XLS.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Quality Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
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.
Favorite Features
All wheel drive. Plenty of power. Lots of room/head room.
Suggested Improvements
Hate the Always On Headlights. Fog lights should be able to be turned on with the parking lights on. Mitsubishi should go to GM and see how they handle the headlight issue.
Sleeper SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
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.
Favorite Features
Peppy yet fuel effecient motor. Low tire monitoring light. Standard roof rack and great warranty.
Suggested Improvements
The interior material on my LS looks a bit cheap. For a vehicle this good it deserves a decent fabric for the seats. A temperature gauage with the outside temperature reading should be standard on this vehicle.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Not a Bad SUV for even the Truck Lover
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
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.
Favorite Features
Great cargo space, good ground clearance for driving on a ranch, 21 MPG highway if not better.
Suggested Improvements
The seats need a little more cushion and the rear could use A/C vents
We LOVE our Endeavor
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
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!
Favorite Features
The awesome interior, smooth powerful engine, great looks and finish...we even love the "little robot" as people call it, in the console! I keep forgetting to use the two temperature heated seats!
Suggested Improvements
Separate the back and front wiper control.
Good SUV... but
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
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.
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