Mitsubishi Raider 2007

Model Raider made in 2007 by Mitsubishi got 21 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and structure. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.7 and 4.7.

Model 2007

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3.7 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR16/22/1818.1/28.1/21.5513Regular2210STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
3.7 6Manual, 6 gearsR16/22/1919.0438/27.7889/22.1856Regular2091STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
4.7 8Lockup/automatic, 5 gearsR15/20/1716.7/25.6/19.7972Regular2337STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
4.7 8Manual, 6 gearsR15/20/1716.4/25.7/19.5901Regular2337STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD
3.7 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears415/19/1716.916/24.5162/19.6584Regular2337STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD
3.7 6Manual, 6 gears416/20/1818.1978/25.7452/20.9633Regular2210STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD
4.7 8Lockup/automatic, 5 gears415/20/1716.7/25.6/19.7972Regular2337STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD
4.7 8Manual, 6 gears415/19/1716.3/25.3/19.4066Regular2337STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
13705/01/200710021743Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb06/18/2007
13705/01/200710021742Replace the pcm or electronically controlled throttle. *kb06/18/2007
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB-08-23-00707/01/200810025929Mitsubishi: torque convertor clutch (tcc) shudder or 1-2 or 2-3 shift harshness. affect vehicles with automatic transmission. *pe09/16/2008
072300506/01/200710022413Torque converter shudder. *kb08/13/2007
STRUCTURE - BODY
TSB-10-042A-00408/01/201010034744Mitsubishi: water leak on passenger floorboard. affected vehicles may have a water leak on the passenger side floor. if the vehicle is parked facing uphill while raining or when the vehicle is washed, water can leak past the cowl trim w01/10/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
08/01/200950700
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. while driving 35 mph in heavy rain conditions, the vehicle began skidding off the road. the contact attempted to steer the vehicle to stay on the road and also engaged the brakes, but nothing worked. the front end of the vehicle crashed into a tree and the vehicle came to a stop. the air bags failed to deploy, but there were no injuries. the contact believes that there is a safety defect with the vehicle. the vehicle was towed and is currently at a repair shop. the current and failure mileages were 50,700.
BRAKES
05/16/201274000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, he was advised that the rear brake hub was contaminated with grease. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 74,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11/26/2011
 The tail light fell off due to the plastic flange that hold the screws to the tail light assembly being melted. obviously an electrical problem and dangerous one. there was a big puff of black smoke and then the light and wires fell out. i took to a mechanic today who tried to glue it together so we could drive it. my grandson drives this vehicle to college. please let me know what i need to do to have this corrected?
01/15/20081
 Passenger side power window works randomly. every 5 or 6 times you try to roll the window down it will not go. then it will start working fine again. i am almost certain it is a faulty driver side main window switch. chrysler says it functions as designed. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11/26/2011
 The tail light fell off due to the plastic flange that hold the screws to the tail light assembly being melted. obviously an electrical problem and dangerous one. there was a big puff of black smoke and then the light and wires fell out. i took to a mechanic today who tried to glue it together so we could drive it. my grandson drives this vehicle to college. please let me know what i need to do to have this corrected?
(PWS)
05/16/201274000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, he was advised that the rear brake hub was contaminated with grease. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 74,000. kmj
05/16/201274000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. the contact stated that while having his vehicle inspected he was notified that the rear brake hub had been contaminated with grease. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000. pm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
05/03/201035000
 Out of control tail spin, braked going into on ramp
08/01/200957000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi raider. whenever the contact depressed the brake pedal, the entire vehicle began shaking from side to side. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 57,000.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
01/01/2007200
 Tl*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.
01/01/2007200
 Tl- the contact owns 2007 mitsubishi raiders ls. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 to 35 mph the vehicle traction control did not engaged the vehicle jump and swerved the failure occurres intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer whom performed a diagnosed, but was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle was also test driven the failure did not recreate. the dealer replaced the cam-shaft sensor, but the failure was not correct. the traction control does not engage. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 39,000. li
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
11/15/2007400111/10/2007
 Air turbulence with rear windows down half way or all way down in side of truck to the point it will cause hearing damage in a matter of minutes dealer said this is normal nothing can be done with it this is very dangerous the point you want to let go of the wheel and cover your ears. *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
ALMOBILE36606JOE BULLARD251 476 2300