2007 Mitsubishi Raider Problems
Used MITSUBISHI RAIDER shoppers should review this model-year complaint and recall record before making an offer. Based on 70 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Airbag Malfunctions the most reported area.
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This 2007 Mitsubishi Raider has 70 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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2007 Mitsubishi Raider Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 8 2007 Mitsubishi Raider trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 8 trims analysed.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider has 70 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Airbag Malfunctions. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Raider
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 70
- Crash-related complaints
- 10
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 15
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 13 / 18
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
Common problems
Most common 2007 Mitsubishi Raider problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Brake System
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Brake System, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?
This MITSUBISHI RAIDER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The MITSUBISHI RAIDER has 70 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. 10 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 70 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 2 federal recall campaigns
- 10 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2007 Mitsubishi Raider complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 40 | 4 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 CONCERN…
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 CONCERN…
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, NO…
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, NO…
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 WHEE…
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 WHEE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN MITSUBISHI DEALER LOCATED IN AGUADA, PR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN MITSUBISHI DEALER LOCATED IN AGUADA, PR…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, BUT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FROM THE …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, BUT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FROM THE …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER E…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER E…
I RECIEVE A RECALL ALMOST A YEAR AGO WENT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THEY HAVE NO PARTS AT THE MOUNTE THEY WILL CALL OR NOTIFIE ME AT A LATER FROM THIS TIME NO HAS CALL TO SENT A LETTER
I RECIEVE A RECALL ALMOST A YEAR AGO WENT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THEY HAVE NO PARTS AT THE MOUNTE THEY WILL CALL OR NOTIFIE ME AT A LATER FROM THIS TIME NO HAS CALL TO SENT A LETTER
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE …
"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A SAFEY RECALL BACK IN JULY 2016. IT STATED THE PART IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BUT IT ALSO STATES IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR AND HAD THE AIR BAG REPLACED AS A RESULT OF THIS SPECIFIC CONDITION …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE …
"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A SAFEY RECALL BACK IN JULY 2016. IT STATED THE PART IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE BUT IT ALSO STATES IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR AND HAD THE AIR BAG REPLACED AS A RESULT OF THIS SPECIFIC CONDITION …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI RAIDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
Safety recalls
2007 Mitsubishi Raider recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Questions
2007 Mitsubishi Raider buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 70 owner complaints, 10 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. This MITSUBISHI RAIDER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (40 complaints). #2: Brake System (10 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider, NHTSA complaints include 10 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 70 total complaints. 6 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 2 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?▾
This MITSUBISHI RAIDER year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Raider reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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