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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Mitsubishi Raider2006–2009

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

🚛 TRUCK
Mitsubishi Raider
2006–2009
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
8
Recalls
0
Complaints
2006
Best Yr
0
Injuries
Avoid 2006
4
Years Analyzed
8
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Mitsubishi Raider Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2006

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2007

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#3 WORST
2008

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Federal Defect Investigations

NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 2 past investigations into the Raider became recalls.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 11, 2026.

Mitsubishi Raider — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
200920——
57
39
51
Avoid
200820——
57
39
51
Avoid
200720——
57
39
51
Avoid
200620——
57
39
51
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Raider compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Raider models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
2006 · 512007 · 512008 · 512009 · 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Raider to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Raider model year.

Which Raider years have the most problems?+

The 2006, 2007, 2008 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2006 Raider leads with 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Raider problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Mitsubishi Raider.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar truck vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Raider year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

Found the right year? Verify the specific car.

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