2007 Mitsubishi Raider problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (19) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Seat Belts (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (65)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2025-11-10 · TIN-25-00-013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2025-09-08 · TIN-25-00-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2025-04-11 · TIN-25-00-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2025-04-11 · TIN-25-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Air Bags 2024-12-09 · TIN-24-00-011 · Service Campaign
this is a technical information notice informing dealers that mmna is launching a social media campaign targeting vehicle owners with open takata recalls.
Air Bags 2024-10-21 · TIN-24-00-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical information notice informs dealers that with permission from the arizona motor vehicle division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with arizona addresses to inform them of open takata recalls.
Showing the 6 most recent of 65 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-08-21 · Seat Belts · 91,336 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact stated that the vehicle seat belt warning light illuminated and then an audible alarm started. the contact also stated that the driver's and passenger's air bags warning light was also illuminated. the contact was concerned for her safety. the contact called hutchinson mitsubishi (123 margi…”
2019-07-06 · Structure:body“purchased used vehicle and found water accumulated on passenger side floor when ac is used. it is a common problem with these vehicles. defective drain hose placed with upwards angle and the drain water seeps back into the vehicle. no way to reach hose and not reachable, not sure what the fix would be. . this happens every time the ac is use…”
2019-05-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 150,000 mi“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…”
2017-08-23 · Power Train · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. while driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked intermittently. in addition, all the instrument panel warning indicators remained illuminated while driving. the vehicle was taken to an unknown mitsubishi dealer located in aguada, pr who stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not be serv…”
2017-06-05 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). the recall repairs were completed, but the air bag indicator illuminated after the vehicle was taken from the dealer. the dealer (viva mitsubishi, 1145 magruder st, el paso, tx 79…”
2017-05-24 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contac…”
2017-04-20 · Air Bags · 130,000 mi“i recieve a recall almost a year ago went to the dealer they said they have no parts at the mounte they will call or notifie me at a later from this time no has call to sent a letter…”
2016-12-09 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was aware of the issue. the contact ha…”
2016-12-09 · Air Bags“"takata recall" i received a safey recall back in july 2016. it stated the part is not currently available but it also states if you have already encountered a problem with the front passenger air bag inflator and had the air bag replaced as a result of this specific condition and have paid for the repair, send them proof of payment for reimburs…”
2016-12-05 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) was received in july. 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 est…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.