2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor Safety Review [ 2007 ]
Based on analysis of 40 Endeavor reviews and test drives.
Safety - What the Auto Press Says
The 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor has not yet been crash tested by the government, but previous models have performed well. Another plus is that all of the safety features available on the Endeavor are standard equipment.
In government crash tests, the 2007 Endeavor was awarded a top score of five out of five stars for protecting the driver in front-impact crashes, and four out of five for the front-seat passenger. The Endeavor received five stars for its ability to protect all passengers in a side-impact collision. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the 2008 Endeavor its highest score, "Good," for protecting all passengers in frontal offset and side impact crashes, but a much lower score of "Poor" for rear crash protection.
Accident Avoidance
Newly standard for 2008 is a Traction Control system for both FWD and AWD Endeavors. Anti-lock brakes with brake force distribution are standard on all trim levels, and receive praise from reviewers. All Endeavors come with standard anti-lock brakes with brake force distribution, which reviewers found very solid. "We wish all vehicles had brakes this good," gushes Motor Week, "the four-wheel disc returned a commendable 60 to 0 average of 123-feet."
Crash Protection
The 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor offers dual-stage front air bags for both front-seat passengers, which inflate at differing speeds for different impacts. Front-seat mounted side air bags protect the torsos of front-seat occupants from side impacts. Side head curtain air bags, which are designed to remain inflated after a rollover accident, are also standard equipment. Front seat belts include pretensioners.
