2008 Mitsubishi Raider problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (6) · Steering (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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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 (63)
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 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-05-25 · Air Bags“when i get the truck we had a dealer in little rock ar. they closed about 3 years ago. i can not understand why they can not make armaments to fix the air bag in little rock ar and not have to drive to a different state.…”
2017-05-19 · Air Bags“tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi raider. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer confirmed that the parts were not available f…”
2016-11-10 · Air Bags · 82,000 mi“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…”
2016-11-01 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi raider. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 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 not ma…”
2016-10-20 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi raider. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 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…”
2016-09-16 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi raider. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue…”
2015-08-08 · Steering · 119,760 mi“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 of…”
2014-04-21 · Exterior Lighting · 38,000 mi“tl* 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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.