2007 Mitsubishi Raider problems & reliability
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2007 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 20 | 57% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 9% |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. The contact stated that the vehicle seat belt warning light illuminated and then an audible alarm started. The contact also stated that the driver's and passenger's air bags warning light was also illuminated. The contact was concerned for her safety. The contact called…”
Seat Belts · filed Aug 21, 2020
“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…”
Structure · filed Jul 6, 2019
“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…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed May 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering Analysis EA15001 · opened Feb 24, 2015 · open · led to recall 22V945
- Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Preliminary Evaluation PE14016 · opened Jun 11, 2014 · closed Mar 2, 2015 · led to recall 15V226000
- Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
Preliminary Evaluation PE14013 · opened May 19, 2014 · closed Dec 23, 2014 · led to recall 14V795000
Technical service bulletins
65 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. The 10 most recent:
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform them of…
TIN-25-00-013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2025
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform them of open…
TIN-25-00-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2025
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Ohio addresses to inform them of open Takata…
TIN-25-00-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 11, 2025
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Louisiana addresses to inform them of open…
TIN-25-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 11, 2025
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that MMNA is launching a social media campaign targeting vehicle owners with open Takata recalls.
TIN-24-00-011 · Service Campaign · issued Dec 9, 2024
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Arizona addresses to inform them of open Takata…
TIN-24-00-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 21, 2024
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to…
TIN-24-00-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2024
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to…
TIN-24-00-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2024
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to…
TIN-24-00-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2024
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of…
TIN-24-00-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Mitsubishi Raider has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?
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