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2005 Ford Freestyle vs 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2005 Ford Freestyle2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor
NHTSA complaints1,45940
Recall campaigns26
Service bulletins (TSBs)4361
Investigations21
Crash reports326
Fire reports32
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2017–18
Median reported mileage78,000 mi97,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FreestyleMitsubishi Endeavor
Vehicle Speed Control5870
Power Train4476
Electrical System1427
Engine and Engine Cooling1294
Engine1201
Fuel System, Gasoline951
Service Brakes, Hydraulic854
Structure6110

Symptoms owners describe

Hesitation / surging3930
Stalling2090
Check engine light1160
Loss of power410
Vibration / shaking180
Rust / corrosion160
Clunking / rattling150
Brake problems140
2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.