Most common 2007 Mitsubishi Raider problems
Share of the 35 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Raider complaints by model year
Best Raider years: 2009, 2008. Years to avoid: 2006, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Mitsubishi Raider recalls (2)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
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
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider:
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
On December 16, 2104, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Safety Recall Report to NHTSA describing a defect in the clutch ignition interlock switches in approximately 66,819 model year (MY) 2006 through early-2007 Dodge Ram Trucks, Dodge Dakota, and Mitsubishi Raider vehicles equipped with manual transmissions and built between July 1, 2005 and July 31, 2006 (NHTSA Recall No. 14V-795, Chrysler Recall No.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag…
What 2007 Mitsubishi Raider owners say
Air bags all 20 →
Tl contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a busted lip and fractured teeth that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Takata recall. I received a "important safety recall" regarding the front passenger air bag inflator on my 2007 Raider. The notice, dated July 2016, says that the parts needed to correct the issue are not yet available and that I will be contacted when they become available. I spoke to Mitsubishi customer relations this afternoon and was told that they did not have a date when the needed repair parts would be available. I asked what they would suggest that I do with the Raider while I waited on the replace parts. The representative told me that I could drive the truck, but not to let anyone sit in the front passengers seat. I would think that three months would be time enough to obtain the parts, but I was wrong. What can you do to escalate the availability of the replace part(s) and the repair of my truck? …
Brakes
While driving with ac when hits certain speeds it locks up the wheels for a sec. Then goes again and happens almost every 2 mins after while driving I have kids and it's a very scary situation when you are driving 50 -60 MPH and it comes to a almost complete stop and squeals wheels without a warning .. The brakes lock up by it self
Purchased used vehicle and found water accumulated on passenger side floor when ac is used. It is a common problem with these vehicles. Defective drain hose placed with upwards angle and the drain water seeps back into the vehicle. No way to reach hose and not reachable, not sure what the fix would be. . This happens every time the ac is used.
Electrical system
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked intermittently. In addition, all the instrument panel warning indicators remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Mitsubishi dealer located in aguada, pr who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not be serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V795000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving 2007 Mitsubishi Raider on June 3rd, 2010 the vehicle lost all power while driving, resulting in no control of vehicle. The vehicle was serviced on June 1st 2010 and the battery was checked good. When taken to Mitsubishi dealer they said the only thing they could find was a dead battery. $5000 worth of damage was done to vehicle as it hit the center median wall, luckily no one was hurt though. There was no warning before hand that anything was about to happen. We were driving and then the truck just died, the engine quit, lights went out everything went black. We started drifting into the lane next to us almost coming in contact with another vehicle. The steering wheel was turned hard to the left to avoid hitting other vehicles when we went left hard and hit the median. I had my wife and 3 kids in the car and to this day we wonder if the same thing will happen again. …
2007 Mitsubishi Raider engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 19 / 16 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 19 / 15 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 13 / 19 / 15 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 18 / 15 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 19 / 15 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider a good car?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Raider rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Raider at the same age. It is one of the Raider years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?
The air bags — 20 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (5) and electrical system (4).
How many recalls does the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider, the most recent from May 24, 2016 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Raider?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006 and 2007. See the full Mitsubishi Raider years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Mitsubishi Raider problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 87,000 miles; 22% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.