2004 Mitsubishi DiamanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante has problems

3 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
Power train30

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

1 recall

2004 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.

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.

Best & worst years

2004 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

2004 Mitsubishi Diamante safety ratings

2004 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DIAMANTE HAS AN ODD ISSUE WHERE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS CORRECTLY WHICH AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ISSUE FOR DRIVERS. THE INFORMATION BOARD SHOWS THE TRANSACTION RAPIDLY SWITCHING FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE EXCESSIVELY. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE MECHANIC SHOPS LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE FROM TRANSMISSION…
Complaint 11278892 · Nov 8, 2019 · 3 miles
CPSC#I11B0131A. 2004 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. F4A51 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS CONCERNS WITH THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF MITSUBISHI AND DODGE VEHICLES AND THEIR OWNERS THAT HAVE THE MITSUBISHI F4A51 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN CERTAIN MAKE/MODELS. THE MAIN ISSUES…
Complaint 10461616 · Jun 13, 2012
THE MAIN ISSUE SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE WAVE/CUSHION SPRING LOCATED IN THE TRANSMISSION. MITSUBISHI HAS DESIGNED THE WAVE SPRING AS A FRAGILE TWO COIL PIECE WHICH HAS BEEN KNOWN TO REPEATEDLY BREAK CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IN TURN POSES A THREAT ON THE…
Complaint 10435698 · Nov 15, 2011 · 50,000 miles

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