2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor Review
Price Estimate:Â $1,163 - $1,882





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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
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.
Edmunds says
A solid all-around package for those who crave non-traditional styling more than ultimate cargo- or people-toting capacity.
For sale near Cincinnati, OH
5 listings
- Not provided
- No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 6cyl automatic
- T & W Motors , Inc . (414 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Aiken, SC
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4A4MM21S15E053584
Stock: 8760
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-26-2024- 73,462 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Mainland Auto Sales (710 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Daytona Beach, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4A4MM21S75E066839
Stock: 066839
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-15-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.11 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$282/mo  for Endeavor LS
Endeavor LS
vs
$177/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
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Mitsubishi Endeavor Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(83%)
4(16%)
3(0%)
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BEST VEHICLE EVER PURCHASED
5 out of 5 starsmarie0124, 07/30/2014
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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
5 out of 5 starsA A, 05/29/2016
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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.
4 out of 5 starsKristin Sharum, 01/31/2016
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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
5 out of 5 starsTanya, 02/24/2016
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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.
2005 Endeavor Highlights
LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,699 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $282/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 40.7 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Endeavor include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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