AI Damage2006 Mitsubishi Raider: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 55
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 53% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 7% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 7 Engine and cooling 4% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 4% of all complaints
- Air bags: 29 complaints (53% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 11 complaints (20% of all).
- Electrical system: 9 complaints (16% of all).
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Suspension: 4 complaints (7% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 4.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
- automatic, 5-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 55 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The side apron air bag failed to deploy on both sides. Both vehicles were traveling straight on a two lane rural road with a speed limit of 45mph. Don't know actual vehicle speeds. Chevrolet veered into the opposite lane and struck the mitsubishi raider xls traveling in the opposite direction.
While driving 40 mph on dry pavement, the brakes failed and the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor upper back injuries.
The contact stated that while driving at low speeds through a residential area, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway at the end of a cul-de-sac and shift the vehicle into park.
When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, located at 2012 skibo rd, fayetteville, [ZIP], where it was diagnosed that the defrost panel needed to be removed. The vehicle was not repaired.
The front end became extremly loose and the front axle housing broke away from it mounting bolts and fell on the the skid plate
Also, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was repaired on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the clutch was defective and replaced it twice. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi raider. While driving approximately 10 mph, when the turn signal was engaged for either side, it only illuminated for the passenger side. In addition, the contact stated that when the hazard lights were engaged, the passenger side light failed to operate.
The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle started and the motor warning light and security light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated the there was low voltage to the transmission.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,078 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Raider has 25 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 55, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 55. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (11%), won't start (9%), airbag warning light (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.