Mitsubishi Raider Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Mitsubishi Raider model year (20062009) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Mitsubishi Raider Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2006

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

#2 WORST
2007

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

#3 WORST
2008

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

Best Mitsubishi Raider Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2006

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2007

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2008

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Mitsubishi Raider — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
200900
0
Excellent
200800
0
Excellent
200700
0
Excellent
200600
0
Excellent

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Mitsubishi Raider Shopping Guide by Era

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older Raider models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Raider should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider if possible. It has 0 recalls, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 0 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Raider to buy?+

The 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Raider has the fewest problems?+

The 2006, 2007, 2008 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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