AI Damage2007 Mitsubishi Raider: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 35
- involving a crash
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 57% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 5 Seat belts 6% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 3% of all complaints
- 7 Equipment 3% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 3% of all complaints
- Air bags: 20 complaints (57% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (11% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (6% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (6% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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 35 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 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a busted lip and fractured teeth that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
My father was driving a lady pulled out in front of us we could not stop in time and hit her on impact the seat belts came un buckled at a speed of 55 mph we were both taken by ambulance my dog was also seatbelted in the rear seat she flew between the two front seats and hit the dash my fathers seat belt on the…
When taken to mitsubishi dealer they said the only thing they could find was a dead battery. $5000 worth of damage was done to vehicle as it hit the center median wall, luckily no one was hurt though. There was no warning before hand that anything was about to happen.
The air bags failed to deploy, but there were no injuries. The contact believes that there is a safety defect with the vehicle. The vehicle was towed and is currently at a repair shop. The current and failure mileages were 50,700.
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.
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. .
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 ..
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 who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not be serviced.
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 6,335 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 17% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Raider has 25 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 35, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, service brakes, electrical system. Total complaints: 35. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (9%), windows, sunroof (9%), airbags did not deploy (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.