Avoid: 2007, 2006 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2009 (few owner reports)
4 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 4 model years, the Mitsubishi Raider has 142 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. 2007 drew the most complaints (70), 2009 the fewest (2).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mitsubishi Raider vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $6,995–$9,916.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2007 (70 complaints). Lowest: 2009 (2).
Owner sentiment is neutral to slightly positive, primarily based on its value proposition as a rebadged Dodge Dakota. The vehicle is recognized for offering similar capability at a lower purchase price compared to its platform twin and some competitors.
No specific mechanical, electrical, or cosmetic issues are reported with any frequency. One isolated, generic mention lists "vacuum hose troubleshooting" as a potential concern for Mitsubishi Monteros/Raiders, but this is not elaborated upon within Raider-specific discussions.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Raider. Individual model years are broken down above.
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