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2002 Mitsubishi DiamanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 123 owner complaints about the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.4× the Diamante median · #1 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12312 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage58kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 2, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante has problems

123 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility715
Engine and engine cooling384
Power train101
Electrical system91
Service brakes, hydraulic41
Fuel system, gasoline41
Tires31
Structure30
Air bags21
10 other systems133

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2002 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.

–no report yet

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 04V-067 · Feb 11, 2004 · 134,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: front underhood

Recall 02V-100 · Apr 7, 2002 · 3,885 vehicles

Risk. THE MELTING OF THE HARNESS INSULATION COULD RESULT IN GROUNDING OF THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR WIRING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RUN ERRATICALLY OR STOP SUDDENLY,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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?

58kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 53 visibility complaints. 94% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
6under 30k miles50under 100k miles3100k 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

22 owners mentioned a cost

$1,000median

Middle half: $774 – $1,175

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

2002 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
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante safety ratings

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Diamante owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE HEATER CORE IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE WINDOWS IN THE CAR FOG UP SO BAD I COULDNT DRIVE THE CAR...HAD TO PULL OVER AND WIPE THE WINDOWS DOWN. BUT THE THING IS...I DIDNT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEMS WAS...UNTIL I REALIZED THE WINDOWS WERENT JUST BEING FOGGED BY THE COLD, ECT IT WAS A TOXIC…
Complaint 10369327 · Dec 6, 2010 · 91,000 miles
MY FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS FOGGING UP EVERY TIME I USED THE HEATER AND A SMELL OF COOLANT INSIDE MY CAR--NASTY FILM WAS LEFT, FOUND OUT IT WAS A HEATER CORE PROBLEM. SOMETIMES THE FOG WOULD TAKE 20 MINUTES TO CLEAR UP WITH DEFROSTER ON HIGHEST SETTINGS. THESE PROBLEMS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET WITH…
Complaint 10296309 · Dec 17, 2009 · 60,000 miles
THE BLACK METAL STRIP ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL THE PLASTIC CLIPS THAT ATTACH THE WINDSHIELD TO THE STRIP WERE BROKEN, AND SOME WERE EVEN MISSING UPON INSPECTION. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED FROM A DEALERSHIP, AND GOT A CARFAX REPORT THAT SHOWED THE VEHICLE SUFFERED NO PRIOR…
Complaint 10258708 · Feb 15, 2009 · 80,100 miles

Own a 2002 Diamante?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.