Mitsubishi Raider Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

1
Total Recalls
55
Total Complaints
5
Total Crashes
2
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
2006
Worst Year
2009
Best Year
64
Fair
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Mitsubishi Raider — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2009BestExcellentFull report →
2008Excellent2Air BagsFull report →
2007Caution163Air BagsFull report →
2006WorstAvoid13722Air BagsFull report →

4 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Mitsubishi Raider Problems

Air Bags
22
Electrical System
7
Power Train
7
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
4
Engine
3
Exterior Lighting
2
Service Brakes
2
Suspension
2
Structure
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
Visibility/Wiper
1

Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Raider Years to Avoid

2006 Raider
37 complaints · 1 recalls · 2 crashes
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2007 Raider
16 complaints · 0 recalls · 3 crashes
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2008 Raider
2 complaints · 0 recalls
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Raider Years to Buy

2009 Raider
0 complaints · 0 recalls
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2008 Raider
2 complaints · 0 recalls
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2007 Raider
16 complaints · 0 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Mitsubishi Raider Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Mitsubishi Raider Reliability

What year Raider has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 37 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2006 report for specific defects.

Is the Mitsubishi Raider reliable?

The Mitsubishi Raider has accumulated 55 owner-filed complaints and 1 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2009 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Raider.

What are the most common Raider problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (22 reports), Electrical System (7 reports), Power Train (7 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (4 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Raider has an open recall?

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