Mitsubishi Diamante Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Mitsubishi Diamante — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Excellent | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2003 | Good | 1 | 36 | — | — | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2002Worst | Avoid | 2 | 87 | 6 | 6 | 2 | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2001 | Caution | 2 | 52 | — | 3 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2000 | Caution | 3 | 28 | 1 | 5 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 1999 | Good | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 1998 | Good | 1 | 18 | — | 1 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 1997 | Good | — | 30 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 1996Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 1995 | Good | — | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 1994 | Good | — | 24 | 5 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1993 | Caution | — | 31 | 7 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 1992 | Good | — | 32 | 2 | 3 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
13 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
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Based on 361 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mitsubishi Diamante Reliability
What year Diamante has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 87 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2002 report for specific defects.
Is the Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
The Mitsubishi Diamante has accumulated 361 owner-filed complaints and 12 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 2 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 1996 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Diamante.
What are the most common Diamante problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Visibility (118 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (58 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (33 reports), Power Train (29 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Diamante has an open recall?
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