AI Damage2008 Mitsubishi Raider: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 75% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 13% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 13% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 13% of all complaints
- Air bags: 6 complaints (75% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (13% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (13% 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
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 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.
When I get the truck we had a dealer in little rock ar. They closed about 3 years ago. I can not understand why they can not make armaments to fix the air bag in little rock ar and not have to drive to a different state.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi raider. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Takata recall: received safety recall notice dated july 2016 re: front passenger air bag inflator, and, as instructed, contacted mitsubishi customer relations dept. To confirm my contact information and to find out when replacement part would be available.
I was driving down the road when all of a sudden I had no control of my steering. I stopped and checked the reservoir and notice no fluid. I was able to make it another block and put more fluid in the steering pump. I made it home by adding more fluid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi raider. The contact stated that when he signaled left, the right turn signal erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the multi-function switch failed. The multi-function switch was replaced but the failure recurred.
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 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Raider has 25 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 8, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 8.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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.