2006 Mitsubishi Raider: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
On the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider, the failure owners report most often is airbag inflator rupture, with 17 reports on file. Across every failure mode on this year, half the dated reports were filed before 65,000 miles. Overall it scores 66 out of 100, high risk for a 2006.
High risk for a 2006 — 251st riskiest of the 343 2006 vehicles we can rate. 74 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork.
What owners report breaking
Owners have reported 19 named failure modes on the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider, and the three most-reported carry 35% of everything filed.
Airbag inflator rupture leads with 17 reports and about 0.3 per 1,000 vehicles.
No-start or intermittent start failure follows with 5 reports, median 125,000 miles.
Stalling while driving follows with 4 reports, median 120,000 miles.
By system, the reports fall mostly into airbag (17), engine (14) and brakes (9).
When these failures get reported
42 of the reports on the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider came with an odometer reading, and half of those were filed before 65,000 miles.
Cumulatively, 45% by 50,000 miles, 64% by 100,000 miles and 98% by 150,000 miles of the dated reports had been filed.
The busiest stretch is between 0 and 10,000 miles, which alone holds 26% of the dated reports.
31% of the dated reports were filed below 36,000 miles.
Tick median reported mileage Solid middle half of reports Faint 10th to 90th percentile Colour how bad the failure is when it happens
Showing the 12 most-reported failure modes of 19. The full list is in the table below.
How reports accumulate
Every report with an odometer reading, cumulative, from 0 to 200,000 miles. A curve that climbs early is a car with early problems, whatever its total.
- Line share of reports filed by that mileage
- Dashed the median reported mileage
Severity, and what it costs
Across the named modes, 2 mention a crash and 2 an injury. Those are the words owners used in their own complaints, and NHTSA does not verify them, but they are the closest thing in this data to a measure of what a failure actually did.
The average severity weight across every report on this year is 4.84, where a stalled engine or a failed airbag weighs many times more than a rattling trim panel, and a figure this high means the reports are dominated by failures with safety consequences rather than annoyances. The weighting is set out in full on the methodology page.
What the top failures cost to put right, as editorial estimates for an independent US shop rather than figures from NHTSA: airbag inflator rupture at $0–$0, no-start or intermittent start failure at $200–$1,800, stalling while driving at $300–$2,500 and other powertrain problem at $400–$4,500. Dealer labour, a seized bolt or a part that is no longer made can push any of these past the top of its range.
30% of the reports on this year sit in the engine, transmission, drivetrain or cooling systems — the four where a repair bill is usually four figures.
Every reported failure mode
| Failure mode | System | Reports | With reading | 25th | Median | 75th | Per 1,000 | Typical repair | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator rupture | airbag | 17 | 4 | — | 112k | — | 0.3 | $0–$0 | Critical |
| No-start or intermittent start failure | engine | 5 | 5 | — | 125k | — | 0.1 | $200–$1,800 | Moderate |
| Stalling while driving | engine | 4 | 4 | — | 120k | — | 0.1 | $300–$2,500 | Critical |
| Other powertrain problem | transmission | 4 | 2 | — | 94k | — | 0.1 | $400–$4,500 | High |
| Complete transmission failure | transmission | 3 | 3 | — | 90k | — | 0.0 | $2,800–$8,000 | Critical |
| Other engine problem | engine | 3 | 1 | — | 38k | — | 0.0 | $300–$4,000 | High |
| Other electrical problem | electrical | 3 | 1 | — | 5k | — | 0.0 | $250–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Other brake problem | brakes | 3 | 3 | — | 48k | — | 0.0 | $300–$1,800 | High |
| Other suspension problem | suspension | 3 | 3 | — | 90k | — | 0.0 | $350–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Misfire or rough idle | engine | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,600 | Moderate |
| Loss of braking | brakes | 2 | 2 | — | 53k | — | 0.0 | $400–$3,000 | Critical |
| ABS module or sensor failure | brakes | 2 | 1 | — | 48k | — | 0.0 | $500–$2,400 | High |
| Brake line, hose or caliper failure | brakes | 2 | 2 | — | 5k | — | 0.0 | $250–$1,600 | Critical |
| Other speed control problem | adas | 2 | 1 | — | 147k | — | 0.0 | $250–$2,000 | Critical |
| Other body or interior problem | body | 2 | 2 | — | 58k | — | 0.0 | $200–$2,000 | Moderate |
| Wheel bearing or hub failure | drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | 34k | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Instrument cluster or gauge failure | infotainment | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0.0 | $350–$1,400 | Moderate |
| Tail light, brake light or signal failure | lighting | 1 | 1 | — | 14k | — | 0.0 | $100–$900 | Moderate |
| Other lighting problem | lighting | 1 | 1 | — | 5k | — | 0.0 | $120–$1,200 | Moderate |
| Unclassified problem | other | 13 | 5 | — | 80k | — | 0.2 | — | Moderate |
Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound. Repair costs are typical independent-shop ranges for the failure, not figures from these reports.
How often, against how many were built
Scaled by an estimate of how many of these cars exist, the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider draws about 1.1 per 1,000 vehicles, which puts it in the 72nd percentile of complaint rates among 2006 vehicles we can rate.
That denominator is the weakest number on the page and it is fair to say so plainly. Rate per 1,000 uses a fleet-size estimate derived from recall paperwork for this exact model year. It is a lower bound.
The working figure is 64,559 vehicles. If the true number is twice that, every rate on this page is half what it says; the ranking against other 2006 vehicles, which is what the risk score uses, is far more robust than the rate itself.
What owners wrote
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint narratives, trimmed for length. The odometer reading is the one the owner gave.
Airbag inflator rupture
Takata recal" ?? Last notice received in july of 2016, have logged on periodically to see if available yet parts are never available, need this issue solved soonest. Might anyone know how long this will take?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi raider. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) was received in may. 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 estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
No-start or intermittent start failure
I had just purchased this vehicle cash on friday, july 7, 2006. It had 27 miles when purchased. On friday, july 14, 2006, I was driving on a 2 lane road on military base in san antonio when the vehicle shut off as I was making a right turn. The vehicle would not start. Everything else worked in the vehicle except start. I am currently stationed at the above post for 3 months while in training and purchased this vehicle at a local car dealer. Tried calling the sales consultant who sold us the vehicle at her cell, which she gave my wife where I purchased the vehicle, no reply, called the dealership, they gave me their customer service which gave me the wrong number to call. They gave me a sex call number. I called the dealership again and their receptionist gave me a phone number which turned out to be a security system. After all this, I decided to go back to the dealer, and told them they had sold me a lemon...yes, I was very upset, I had just purchased a new vehicle and all of a sudden it was not working. I told one of the gentlemen at the dealer and he basically stated they could not do anything until monday because the general…
I had just purchased this vehicle cash on friday, july 7, 2006. It had 27 miles when purchased. On friday, july 14, 2006, I was driving on a 2 lane road on military base in san antonio when the vehicle shut off as I was making a right turn. The vehicle would not start. Everything else worked in the vehicle except start. I am currently stationed at the above post for 3 months while in training and purchased this vehicle at a local car dealer. Tried calling the sales consultant who sold us the vehicle at her cell, which she gave my wife where I purchased the vehicle, no reply, called the dealership, they gave me their customer service which gave me the wrong number to call. They gave me a sex call number. I called the dealership again and their receptionist gave me a phone number which turned out to be a security system. After all this, I decided to go back to the dealer, and told them they had sold me a lemon...yes, I was very upset, I had just purchased a new vehicle and all of a sudden it was not working. I told one of the gentlemen at the dealer and he basically stated they could not do anything until monday because the general…
Stalling while driving
Dt*: the contact stated after starting the vehicle, there was a loud noise while shifting into drive. Later while driving 70 MPH on normal dry roads, the vehicle engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the gear box was faulty, and that it was a common problem. There were no repairs made.
These parts were on recall, I set up my appointment with the dealership. Called to verify appointment and was told it was cancelled, the recalled air bag parts are also on recall. This is unacceptable, I have children and grandchildren that ride in my truck. Mitsubishi said the date the new air bags will be available are not available at this time. 2006 mitsubishi raider air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module NHTSA campaign #15v313000 2006 mitsubishi raider electrical system:ignition:switch NHTSA campaign #14v795000 my truck isn't included in this recall. Its not recognizing the keys or the VIN #. It also won't start sometimes and I have to put it in neutral to get it to start. Automatic transmission- after starting the vehicle, there was a loud noise while shifting into drive/reverse. Later while driving 70 MPH on normal dry roads, the vehicle engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the gear box was faulty, and a common problem. I also have this issue with this truck. Tsb #0635001 NHTSA id #10019046 summary: shudder while braking. Vibration or shudder in the brake pedal when the brakes…
Recalls on the 2006 model year
NHTSA has issued 5 recall campaigns covering the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider, affecting an estimated 162,422 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module, air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module, electrical system:ignition:switch and visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
One caution about reading these together: a recall usually raises the complaint count for the same part, because owners who read about it go and file. The mileages stay informative; the counts get noisy.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
4,648,270 vehicles 2016-05-24- 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, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider…
- Consequence
- 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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
4,077,169 vehicles 2015-05-26- 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, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
54,164 vehicles 2014-12-16- Defect
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
- Consequence
- Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
79,701 vehicles 2006-02-09- Defect
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, a static electricity spark between the operator and the vehicle can cause the turn signal, headlamps or windshield wipers to malfunction without warning.
- Consequence
- This can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on march 6, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
39,274 vehicles 2006-02-09- Defect
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.
- Consequence
- This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
How it ranks in the 2006 field
The score at the top of the page, placed among its peers. The zones are the same thresholds the scorer applies, read out of the scorer itself, so the picture and the band word cannot disagree.
Scores are ranked within the model year, never across years, because an older car has had longer to accumulate reports.
- Left fewer and less serious reports
- Right more, or worse
- Marker this vehicle
Better and worse years of the same car
High risk for a 2006 — 251st riskiest of the 343 2006 vehicles we can rate. The comparison is always within the same model year, so an older car is never penalised for having had longer to break.
Within the 2006–2009 generation specifically, 2007 is the strongest year at 58 and 2006 the weakest at 66.
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Shorter is better. Years with too few reports to score are shown without a bar rather than as a zero, because no data is not good news.
Within the 2006-2009 generation, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider scores best at 58 and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider worst at 66.
The limits of complaint data
74 owner reports; fleet size estimated from this year's own recall paperwork. Every count on this page is therefore a floor: it is the number of owners who went to the trouble of filing with a federal agency, which is a small and self-selected fraction of the owners who had the fault.
Of those 74 reports, 42 carried an odometer reading, so the mileages here describe 57% of the sample rather than all of it. Owners also round: readings pile up on multiples of ten thousand, which is why this site publishes "about 90,000 miles" and not "91,438".
The failure modes are assigned by software reading the owner's own words, which is accurate in bulk and wrong in individual cases. A mode with a handful of reports may contain a misfiled one.
And nothing here predicts what one car will do. These are other people's complaints, filed years apart, on cars maintained by strangers. Read the page as a map of where this model year has previously gone wrong, then have the specific car in front of you inspected.
Questions this page answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?
The most-reported failures are airbag inflator rupture (17 reports, median 110,000 miles), no-start or intermittent start failure (5 reports, median 125,000 miles) and stalling while driving (4 reports, median 120,000 miles). Counts come from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are voluntary, so they show what owners bothered to report rather than every fault that occurred.
Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider reliable?
It scores 66 out of 100 on our risk index, which is high — 251st riskiest of the 343 2006 vehicles we can rate. The score is a comparison against other 2006 vehicles, not a prediction about any individual car, and it is built from complaint rates, severity and how early failures appear.
Which year of the Mitsubishi Raider is best?
Within the 2006–2009 generation, 2007 scores best at 58 out of 100 and 2006 worst at 66. Same body, same engines, different luck.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed