The 2006 Mitsubishi Raider has 4 recalls, the most serious being Takata-style airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The airbag inflator issue covers both sides of the front seat. The driver-side inflator can rupture during deployment and throw metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, causing serious injury. The passenger-side inflator carries the same risk. Because these are two separate filings covering the same underlying defect, the concern applies to both front seating positions.
On the braking side, the ABS control module can mismanage brake pressure distribution between the front and rear axles during hard stops. When this happens, the rear brakes lock up before the fronts, which can cause the truck to fishtail or spin without giving the driver time to react.
There is also an electrical issue involving static discharge. When a driver touches the turn signal stalk, headlight switch, or windshield wiper control after building up a static charge, the spark can cause any of those systems to stop working momentarily. Losing wiper function in rain or headlights at night reduces visibility and raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The antilock brake system's computer may lose proper balance between front and rear brakes, causing rear brakes to lock up too early during hard braking.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the antilock brake system's computer unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A static electricity spark between you and the vehicle can unexpectedly cause the turn signal, headlamps, or windshield wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster to fix the electrical system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
