Where do I find parts for my Dodge Raider?

Short answer: The Dodge Raider is a rebadged short-wheelbase Mitsubishi Montero. When you need a fuel sending unit, rear glass or tailgate, search Montero parts, check Mitsubishi dealers and junkyards. One owner found a used tailgate for $45.

Symptom: The truck needs a part like a fuel sending unit or rear glass seal and nobody seems to stock it.

What to check first

1. Search by the matching Mitsubishi Montero year and part.
2. Check online parts catalogs and junkyards for Montero donors.
3. For a no-run, have a mechanic confirm the fuel sender is really the problem.
4. Before buying one, get a full inspection.

Likely causes

1. Failed fuel sending unit. The sending unit sits in the tank and reports fuel level. Once it fails, the gauge is wrong, and parts for this truck are scarce.
2. Rear glass gasket or tailgate. An old rubber gasket can let the rear glass pop out when the door is slammed.
3. General age and wear. These trucks are now well over 30 years old, so a pre-purchase inspection matters.

What it usually costs

One owner found a used tailgate listed for $45. A buyer was offered a 1989 Raider for $1,000. Owners didn't post repair prices.

Is it safe to keep driving?

A bad fuel gauge can leave you stranded. Loose rear glass is a hazard to anyone behind you.

DIY or shop?

Swapping a tailgate is DIY. A fuel tank sender job is often easier for a shop.

Recalls, bulletins and complaints in plain words

• Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recall(s) for the Dodge Raider in these years, and none match this problem. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your car is part of a recall, the dealer fixes it for free.
• Plain words: The complaint count below shows how often owners reported problems that mention these words to NHTSA. A count is not proof of a defect.
• NHTSA complaints: 3 keyword-matched complaints for Dodge Raider 1987–1989 (of 25 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-29; keywords: start, stall, fuel, carburet, clutch, transmission, engine). This counts complaints that mention these words. It is not a defect finding.

What owners report

• In Were the '80s that long ago? Dodge Raider question on Car Talk, a 1989 Raider died and the mechanic said the fuel sending unit was bad but couldn't find a new one. Members pointed out that Mitsubishi built the Raider and sold it as the Montero, and suggested a Mitsubishi dealer and online parts sites.
• In Help! I want to keep my '88 Dodge Raider on Car Talk, a 1988 Raider's rear glass popped out when the owner slammed the door. Members said it's a rebadged short-wheelbase Montero and suggested a junkyard tailgate. One found a used one listed online for $45.
• In 1989 Dodge Raider on Car Talk, a buyer looked at a 1989 Raider V6 4x4 with 140,000 miles for $1,000. Members said it's the Dodge version of the Montero, good for its day but with scarce parts, and said to have it checked before buying.

Quick tip

Always search the Montero part number. The Dodge name gets you nowhere at the parts counter.

Vehicle focus: Dodge Raider 4x4 SUV, 1987-1989 (Mitsubishi Montero twin).

Safety / mechanic note

Fuel system work is a safety item. Verify with a mechanic.