What year Mitsubishi Raider should I avoid?

The 2007 model year is the one to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, the highest among all Raider years, and 35 total complaints dominated by airbag issues.

Is there a best year for the Mitsubishi Raider?

No. Every Raider model year is capped at Caution or worse because each carries recall campaigns, including Do Not Drive recalls, so none qualifies as Good or Best.

Which Raider years are the lowest risk?

2006 and 2008 are the lowest-risk non-Avoid years. 2008 has a complaint index of 0 but is still rated Caution because it has a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall.

What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Raider?

Airbags are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 56 of 99 total complaints, or 57%.

Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider have an airbag recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for 2007, both marked Do Not Drive, related to airbag defects, and airbags account for 57% of that year's complaints.

Mitsubishi Raider Best and Worst Years (2006–2009)

The 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is the year to avoid, with the highest complaint index (100) among the four model years, driven mostly by airbag failures. No Raider year earns a Good or Best verdict because every year carries recall campaigns; 2006 and 2008 are the lowest-risk choices instead.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2007Lowest-risk years:Caution 2006 Caution 2008

Model years: 4; 2006–2009
NHTSA complaints: 99
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Airbags

Raider Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Mitsubishi Raider problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	Caution	67	55	2	0	5 !	Airbags	15	—
2007	Avoid	100	35	5	1	2 !	Airbags	15	—
2008	Caution	0	8	0	0	2 !	Airbags	15	—
2009	No verdict	33	1	0	0	2 !	Airbags	15.5	—

Raider years to avoid: what went wrong

2007 Mitsubishi Raider Index 100 · 35 complaints · 2 recalls

The 2007 Raider has the highest complaint index (100) of the four model years and ranks worst overall. Airbags dominate the complaints, making up 57% of issues, with owners reporting failure to deploy in crashes at a median mileage of 86,500 miles. Brakes account for 17% of complaints and electrical system problems for 11%. NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for 2007, both marked Do Not Drive, tied to airbag defects. Crash and injury counts are also higher this year than the others, with 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries reported.

2007 airbags problems →

Most common Mitsubishi Raider problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags56 (57%)
Electrical System15 (15%)
Transmission & Powertrain13 (13%)
Brakes12 (12%)
Engine8 (8%)
Other4 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
Structure & Body3 (3%)
Seat Belts2 (2%)
Visibility & Wipers2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Mitsubishi Raider should I avoid?: The 2007 model year is the one to avoid, with a complaint index of 100, the highest among all Raider years, and 35 total complaints dominated by airbag issues.
Is there a best year for the Mitsubishi Raider?: No. Every Raider model year is capped at Caution or worse because each carries recall campaigns, including Do Not Drive recalls, so none qualifies as Good or Best.
Which Raider years are the lowest risk?: 2006 and 2008 are the lowest-risk non-Avoid years. 2008 has a complaint index of 0 but is still rated Caution because it has a Do Not Drive or Park Outside recall.
What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Raider?: Airbags are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 56 of 99 total complaints, or 57%.
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider have an airbag recall?: Yes. NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for 2007, both marked Do Not Drive, related to airbag defects, and airbags account for 57% of that year's complaints.