Mitsubishi Raider Problems by Year

We compared every Mitsubishi Raider model year from 2006–2009 using 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 5 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2006 and 2007, which drew far more complaints than other Raider years at the same age. The best years are 2009 and 2008.

4model years
99complaints
5recalls
2006, 2007worst years
2009, 2008best years

Complaints by model year

2006200720082009553581
Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Raider. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20091−84%2AirbagGood
20088−47%2AirbagGood
2007351.9×2AirbagCaution
2006552.7×5AirbagAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Raider year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mitsubishi Raider problems

  • Air bagsworst: 2006
    5657%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2006
    1414%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2006
    1313%
  • Brakesworst: 2006
    1111%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2006
    66%
  • Suspensionworst: 2006
    44%
  • Other / not specified
    33%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2006
    33%
  • Lightsworst: 2006
    33%
  • Body & structureworst: 2006
    22%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2006
    22%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2006
    22%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2007
    22%
  • Seatsworst: 2006
    11%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2007
    11%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2007
    11%
  • Steeringworst: 2008
    11%

Latest Mitsubishi Raider recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 14V-795 · Dec 16, 2014 · 54,164 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring

NHTSA recall 06V-039 · Feb 9, 2006 · 79,701 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, a static electricity spark between the operator and the vehicle can cause the turn signal, headlamps or windshield wipers to malfunction without warning.

Remedy: Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on March 6, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 06V-038 · Feb 9, 2006 · 39,274 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) May cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU. The recall is expected to begin during the week of July 17, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

All 5 Mitsubishi Raider recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mitsubishi Raider should you avoid?

2006 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Raider years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2006.

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Raider?

2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other Raider years at the same age, followed by 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Mitsubishi Raider problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (56), electrical system (14) and transmission & drivetrain (13). Airbag complaints peak in the 2006 model year.

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Raider had?

5 recalls across 2006–2009. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Mitsubishi Raider recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.