I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Raider, which is in essence a Dakota with a different body style. I need a new tail light for it and they are super expesnive. I was hoping someone here would be able to tell me the year Dakota that would be a close enough fit to get by with. Thank you so mouch for any input!

 

Any Dakota tail light will not fit your Raider. None.

 

Check here, at Car-Part com, some of the listings have pictures. It's a search for used parts, mainly junkyards.

Hopefully you can find one in your area, or maybe a shipped price won't be too bad.