2000 Mitsubishi Diamante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Diamante years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. That ranks 4th out of 9 Diamante model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (27 complaints, 53%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 7 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 51owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 27 | 53% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 14% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 73,755 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 60,342 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2000 mitsubishi diamante. Consumer states vehicle surged forward. *tgw the consumer stated when leaving a parking lot and attempting to pull into traffic, the vehicle barely moved at 5 mph, even though he was pressing on the accelerator and the rpm was not moving. After going about 1/4 of a mile…
When i first start the car, drive about a half block, obtain desired speed, take my foot off the accelerator, and then when the car slows down, i press down on the accelerator, nothing happens. So i press down further on the gas pedal, and suddenly the car lurches forward out of control. So then i…
My wife and i noticed antifreeze odor coming in through vents. When our windows would fog, our defroster wouldn't work. Then our passenger side floor was soaked with antifreeze. We took the car to the dealer, our heater core was leaking. Cost was $1300 to repair. Mitsubishi should be held…
For over 2 years now i have had problems with an odor in my 2000 diamanti and the defogger never seemed to work on the windows. A couple of weeks ago i saw something leak onto the passenger side rug but didn't' t guess that this could have something to do with the heater core. Upon taking it to my…
Sudden heater core gasket leak, instantaneous fogging of all windows, causing a severe driving hazard, especially when it happens at highway speeds. *tr
Other Mitsubishi Diamante years
← 1999 Diamante · 2001 Diamante →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Diamante | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Diamante | 56 | 2 |
| 2002 Diamante | 123 | 3 |
| 2001 Diamante | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 | 51 | 3 |
| 1999 Diamante | 23 | 2 |
| 1998 Diamante | 27 | 1 |
| 1997 Diamante | 34 | 0 |
| 1995 Diamante | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Diamante model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.