This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Mitsubishi Raider airbags problems
severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 25 airbags complaints filed for the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
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75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 46% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 5 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 25 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Louisiana addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Ohio addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that MMNA is launching a social media campaign targeting vehicle owners with open Takata recalls.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The overwhelming majority of complaints center on Takata airbag inflator recalls (campaigns 16V352000, 15V313000, 14V817000) issued in 2015–2016. Owners received recall notices but found replacement parts unavailable at dealers for months or longer. Multiple complaints span 2016–2018 with parts still backordered; dealers had no part numbers, no order capability, and no estimated availability dates. Some owners waited over a year. Mitsubishi's recall letters promised loaner vehicles but dealers in several cases refused to provide transportation. Mitsubishi customer service representatives acknowledged the issue but provided no resolution; some case workers did not return calls. Owners in rural areas and states without Mitsubishi dealerships faced additional hardship—one Hawaii resident's vehicle sat unrepaired for over a year with both dealer and corporate ignoring repeated contact. One owner reported curtain and side airbags failing to deploy in a serious 45 mph head-on collision, resulting in serious driver injury. A few owners eventually got repairs done (one on 02/12/18 at an authorized Chrysler dealer after Mitsubishi intervention) but NHTSA records still showed recalls incomplete. Geographic isolation and dealer apathy compounded safety frustration.
Failure modes owners describe
Takata airbag inflator — extended parts unavailability and recall delay
Owners received Takata recall notices (primarily NHTSA campaigns 16V352000, 15V313000, 14V817000) for defective airbag inflators that can rupture and spray metal shards. Despite notification, replacement parts remained unavailable for months to over a year after recall issuance. Dealers could not order parts, had no part numbers, and could not provide estimated arrival dates. Multiple owners reported waiting 6+ months with no resolution.
When: Recall notices issued mid-2015 through mid-2016; complaints filed 2016–2018 with parts still unavailable months later
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received but parts unavailable at dealer; Airbag warning light illuminated (reported by one owner at ~40,000 miles); No timeline given for part availability
Codes mentioned: NHTSA 16V352000, NHTSA 15V313000, NHTSA 14V817000, NHTSA 16V313000
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement airbag inflators required; parts sourced through Mitsubishi. One owner reported passenger airbag replaced at Landers Chrysler Dodge (Little Rock, AR) on Feb 12, 2018, after Mitsubishi arranged dealer substitution due to no Mitsubishi dealer in Arkansas. NHTSA records still showed recall incomplete after repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Takata recall campaigns 14V817000, 15V313000, 16V313000, 16V352000 issued. Mitsubishi promised loaner/rental vehicles per recall letters but dealers inconsistently honored this commitment. Mitsubishi customer service stated parts distribution was bottlenecked; case workers did not return calls. One case reported as resolved by 06/06/17; another by 09/22/2017.
Curtain/side airbag non-deployment in crash
One owner reported a serious offset head-on collision at 45 mph between a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider XLS and a full-size Chevrolet Silverado. Driver-side curtain airbag and both side apron airbags failed to deploy. Owner reported the driver sustained serious injuries and believes the airbag failure contributed to injury severity.
When: Crash event not dated; reported as past incident in complaint narrative
Symptoms owners cite: Driver-side curtain airbag did not deploy in head-on crash; Both side apron airbags did not deploy; Serious driver injuries from offset collision
Synthesized from 25 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
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. Chevrolet veered into the opposite lane and struck the Mitsubishi raider xls traveling in the opposite direction. I…
"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 airbag. I was told they were not yet available, & that we would be notified when they were. We stopped by the dealership on…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi raider. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) was received in may. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be…
Takata recal" ?? Last notice received in july of 2016, have logged on periodically to see if available yet parts are never available, need this issue solved soonest. Might anyone know how long this will take?
No dealers in my state to perform this passenger side airbag replacement. Cannot locate a Mitsubishi dealer to do this recall.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi raider. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi raider. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi raider. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi raider. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) was received. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts was provided. The contact…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?
It's a meaningful issue. 25 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 25 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 90,600 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Mitsubishi/Raider.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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