NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2004

Mitsubishi Diamante recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 407 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Diamante, covering model years 1995 to 2004. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (123), and Visibility is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
407 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (1995–2004)

most complaints: 2002 (123 for that model year)
top component: Visibility (210 complaints)
latest recall 04V428000 (reported Sep 1, 2004)

14 complaints reporting a crash (3.4%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (0.2%)
21 complaints reporting an injury (5.2%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.2%)

Mitsubishi Diamante complaints by model year

9 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 123 of 407, or 30.2%. Next come 2001 (78) and 2003 (56). The fewest are for 2004, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Mitsubishi Diamante complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Mitsubishi Diamante complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1995	12	3	0	3	0
1997	34	2	1	1	0
1998	27	1	0	2	0
1999	23	0	0	0	0
2000	51	3	0	3	0
2001	78	0	0	3	0
2002	123	4	0	8	1
2003	56	1	0	1	0
2004	3	0	0	0	0
All model years	407	14	1	21	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mitsubishi Diamante components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Visibility is the component named most often, in 210 complaints (51.6% of all 407), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (86) and Power Train (40).

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Diamante complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Diamante complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Visibility	210	51.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling	86	21.1%
Power Train	40	9.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	33	8.1%
Electrical System	17	4.2%
Tires	14	3.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline	13	3.2%
Suspension	13	3.2%
Structure	10	2.5%
Vehicle Speed Control	10	2.5%
Air Bags	8	2.0%
Equipment	7	1.7%
Seat Belts	5	1.2%
Steering	5	1.2%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	4	1.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mitsubishi Diamante recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Diamante, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2004. The 2000 and 2002 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

4 recall campaigns

Mitsubishi Diamante recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s									1998: 1 campaign	1999: 2 campaigns
2000s	2000: 3 campaigns	2001: 2 campaigns	2002: 3 campaigns	2003: 2 campaigns	2004: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 04V428000
Reported Sep 1, 2004
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model years 1998–2004
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequence:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during March or April 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during April or May 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 04V067000
Reported Feb 11, 2004
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Model years 2000–2003
Certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The owner's manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (CRS) tether strap.
Consequence:
If the tether strap is improperly installed to the tether anchor, the child safety seat may not be sufficient restrained. In the event of a crash, the child could be injured.
Remedy:
A letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual. The recall began on March 29, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 02V100001
Reported Apr 7, 2002
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood
Model year 2002
On certain passenger vehicles, the main under hood electrical wiring harness may have insufficient clearance between the engine control harness and the exhaust heat shield. As a result, the harness could come in contact with the heat shield, which could result in melting of the harness insulation.
Consequence:
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the harness for damage and, if none is evident, will tie the harness back to prevent the harness from ever coming into contact with the heat shield. Any harness that shows evidence of damage will be repaired as necessary and then tied back to prevent future damage. Owner notification began May 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 00V132000
Reported May 8, 2000
Parking Brake › Driveline › Hydraulic
Model years 1999–2000
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The head of the screw that holds the retaining clip for the parking brake shoe can become brittle and break off.
Consequence:
If the screw head breaks off, the parking brake shoe retainer clip can become dislodged and could result in the parking brake dragging and/or failure of the parking brake to properly hold. Seizure of the parking brake shoe, especially on wet or snow covered roads, could result in lockup of one of the rear wheels.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the retaining clip screw and in the process inspect the rear brake system of any possible related damage. Any related damage that may be found will also be repaired.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mitsubishi Diamante questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Diamante have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Diamante, covering model years 1995 to 2004. The most recent, 04V428000, was reported on September 1, 2004 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2000 and 2002 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Mitsubishi Diamante model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 123 of the 407 complaints in NHTSA’s file (30.2%). The next are 2001 (78) and 2003 (56). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mitsubishi Diamante complaint?

Visibility is the component named most often: 210 complaints, or 51.6% of all 407. Engine and Engine Cooling (86) and Power Train (40) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mitsubishi Diamante?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mitsubishi dealer.

How many Mitsubishi Diamante complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 407 complaints, 14 report a crash, 1 a fire, 21 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Mitsubishi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mitsubishi VIN decoder with every Mitsubishi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995–2012 · 26 recalls · 1,914 complaints
Mitsubishi Galant 1995–2012 · 22 recalls · 1,419 complaints
Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2026 · 41 recalls · 1,319 complaints
Mitsubishi Lancer 1996–2017 · 15 recalls · 865 complaints
Mitsubishi Montero 1995–2006 · 10 recalls · 667 complaints
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011–2026 · 26 recalls · 476 complaints
Mitsubishi Mirage 1995–2024 · 8 recalls · 465 complaints
Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1997–2009 · 4 recalls · 348 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.