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Mitsubishi RaiderModel year report

2008 Mitsubishi Raider Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
22 do-not-drive
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and exterior lighting (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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. In september, called again and mmna had no projection as to time frame for parts availability. Since I am the primary driver, and rarely have passengers, the delays were tolerable. …”

NHTSA complaint #10925454, filed 2016-11, 82,000 miles

Electrical system: “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. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 48,566.”

NHTSA complaint #10584016, filed 2014-04, 38,000 miles

Steering: “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. I looked under the vehicle and notice a steal line was leaking the fluid. I took the line off and notice that they had installed it at a very bad location which had cause the leak the line had rubbed against another line and had a hole in it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10747203, filed 2015-08, 119,760 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,000 and 119,760 miles.

0%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–7533%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142015201642017
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 2008 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 rated5 / 5——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 2008 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-cyl6-speed manual162018$3,700
Raider Pickup 2WD3.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Raider Pickup 2WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141915$4,450
Raider Pickup 4WD3.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141815$4,450
Raider Pickup 4WD4.7L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141915$4,450
Raider Pickup 2WD4.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic141915$4,450
Raider Pickup 4WD4.7L 8-cyl · flex-fuel5-speed automatic141915$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 2008 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. 63 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 63 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 2008 Mitsubishi Raider have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Raider get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider (Raider Pickup 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 38,000 and 119,760 miles; 33% 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.