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Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
2001 Mitsubishi DiamanteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
14Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic
4Power train
3Suspension
3Tires
1Seat belts
1Wheels
1Traction control system
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 56 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2001 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Risk. IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility problems start?
56kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 44 visibility complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles42under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Visibility
17 owners mentioned a cost$802median
Middle half: $600 – $1,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Diamante year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Diamante median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Diamante owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP DO T A FAULTY HEATER CORE. I REALLY DON'T MIND REPAIRING THE CAR SEEING THAT IT HAS 120K ON IT.. I PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW AND THIS WILL BE THE 3RD HEATER CORE!!! WHAT'S GOING ON! *TR
MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE INFAMOUS HEATER CORE PROBLEM ANTIFREEZE LEAKS INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. HORRIBLE SICKENING ANTI FREEZE SMELL, HAPPENS ON AN ABUNDANCE OF MITSUBISHI CARS. *TR
HEATER CORE IS CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP, THE CAR TO SMELL LIKE ANTIFREEZE AND MAY BE DAMAGING THE ECU. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF POSTS ONLINE ABOUT PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM OVER AND OVER WITH THIS CAR. IT IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND CUSTOMERS ARE LEFT PAYING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FO THE…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.