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Mitsubishi RaiderModel year report

2007 Mitsubishi Raider Problems

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
86,500miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
22 do-not-drive
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. The part named most often is air bags, with 20 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and electrical system (4). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 65 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “In dec.I received a safety recall letter from Mitsubishi motors stating I own a vehicle with an important safety recall, im having no luck getting anyone to help me get this vehicle repaired I called the dealer to no avail, I have called Mitsubishi motors no one answers the phone please advise. …”

NHTSA complaint #10689694, filed 2015-02, 86,000 miles

Brakes: “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 .. The brakes lock up by it self”

NHTSA complaint #11210678, filed 2019-05, 150,000 miles

Electrical system: “While driving 2007 Mitsubishi Raider on june 3rd, 2010 the vehicle lost all power while driving, resulting in no control of vehicle. The vehicle was serviced on june 1st 2010 and the battery was checked good. 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. We were driving and then the truck just died, the engine quit, lights went out everything went black. …”

NHTSA complaint #10341336, filed 2010-07, 48,000 miles

Other or unknown: “The contact owns 2007 Mitsubishi raiders ls. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 to 35 MPH the vehicle traction control did not engage causing the vehicle jump and swerve intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to locate a failure code. A test drive was done by the dealer; however, they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced the cam-shaft sensor, but the traction control did not engage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 39,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10389821, filed 2011-03, 200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,700 and 98,000 miles.

11%0–100%10–2511%25–5022%50–7533%75–10017%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 86,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20082010201220151120172020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Raider Club · coupe RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 17.9% risk
Raider Quad · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated———4 · 17.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Mitsubishi Raider version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Raider Pickup 2WD3.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Raider Pickup 2WD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual142016$4,200
Raider Pickup 2WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141915$4,450
Raider Pickup 2WD4.7L 8-cyl6-speed manual131915$4,450
Raider Pickup 4WD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual151916$4,200
Raider Pickup 4WD3.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141815$4,450
Raider Pickup 4WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141915$4,450
Raider Pickup 4WD4.7L 8-cyl6-speed manual131815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 65 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 65 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Raider

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008882,0002—17—Not enough data
20073586,5002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20065547,2425—16Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Mitsubishi Raider model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 20 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.

Has the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (Raider Pickup 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,500 miles and the middle half falls between 50,700 and 98,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.