Mitsubishi Raider problems
54 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Vehicle was involved in an serious offset head on crash with a full size Chevrolet silverado. 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.…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi raider. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, she attempted to decelerate but the brakes failed and the cruise control function erroneously engaged. The contact continued to apply the brakes and as the brake pedal abnormally…
"takata recall" I received a safety recall notice in the mail, july of 2016, for the passenger side airbag (Mitsubishi had already replaced the driver side airbag over a year ago. I called our Mitsubishi dealership @ 1-850-785-1591, to set up an appointment to replace the…
Got truck may 2007 from a Toyota dealer with 15k miles after driving it for a day with no problems. After papers were signed, I started the engine and the check engine light was on. The Toyota dealership told me to take it to a Mitsubishi dealership since it was still under…
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Under investigation 2 open at NHTSA
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA15001 on NHTSA →
How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →
Common questions
Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?
On the NHTSA data, the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 25 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 90,600 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 90,600 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Mitsubishi Raider has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 54 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.