2008 Mitsubishi Raider Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewThe Mitsubishi Raider midsize pickup, which shares a chassis with the Dodge Dakota, dumps its SE trim along with the V8 engine, rendering the 2008 edition pretty much indistinct from the rest of the class. According to Mitsubishi, its 5-year/60,000-mile limited warranty remains the best for a pickup, however.
The 2008 Raider comes in LS Extended and LS Double Cab trims. The Extended offers a longer, 6.4-foot pickup bed, but a smaller backseat (with only 32 inches of legroom) that is accessed through wide-opening reverse-hinged doors. The Double Cab reduces bed size to 5.3-feet, but offers four more inches of rear legroom and four conventional doors. Both are powered by a 3.7-liter SOHC V6 that gets 210 hp and 235 ft-lbs of torque. A 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic is available for the Extended models, while the Double Cab comes with the automatic only. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with part-time 4WD offered in the LS Double Cab. The system does feature low-range gearing, meaning the 2008 Raider can be taken off road. Extended trims start with air conditioning, a CD player, split-folding front seats, and an MP3 input jack, while the Double adds power features, remote entry, cruise control, a sliding rear window, and folding rear seats.
Mitsubishi touts its heavy-duty suspension, stiffer hydroformed frame, front and rear stabilizer bars, and combination of a double wishbone front and live axle rear suspension as contributing to an improved safety and handling profile. However, IIHS tests rate the 2008 Raider as average, probably due to its lack of standard side curtain airbags. Dual front airbags with passenger deactivation, rear-wheel ABS brakes, 16-inch wheels with a tire monitor, front and rear crumple zones, side impact beams, and more rigid front frame rails that distribute crash impact forces are all standard.
Reviewers are less than thrilled with the V6 power in the 2008 Raider, which tows nearly 3,000 pounds in Extended trims and 4,000 pounds in the Double Cab. Poor resale value and missing safety features (no traction or stability control offered) keep this pickup from being a real power player in the field.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 Mitsubishi Raider
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by Michael L
Aug 22, 2023
Great vehicle so far very satisfied! Glad to find this great deal!Aug 22, 2023
by Anonymous
Apr 21, 2008
Nice truck but I want to know moreApr 21, 2008
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2008 Mitsubishi Raider Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,990 to $28,280Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: rear-only · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.6 · Rear brake width: 2.3 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-only · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.55
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Bumper color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Paint: pearl
Headrests
Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual
Rear Seats
Type: jumpseats
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: 40-20-40 split bench · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: rear-only · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.6 · Rear brake width: 2.3 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.55
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Paint: premium · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: driver only · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: 40-20-40 split bench · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: rear-only · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.6 · Rear brake width: 2.3 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time · Axle ratio: 3.92
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Exhaust tip color: alloy · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Paint: premium · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: driver only · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: 40-20-40 split bench · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent