2002 Mitsubishi Diamante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Diamante years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. That is the most of any Diamante model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (71 complaints, 58%), typically at around 59,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 11 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 123owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 problems | 71 | 58% | 59,000 | “heater core” (73%) | $1,650 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 31% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 93,945 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 20 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 20 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 20 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 52,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 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.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: 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.
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
I was driving my mitsubishi across the university bridge on 7-28-2017 and suddenly the transmission went out and i was stuck and had no power of movement,my wife and 3 y.o.child were passengers in the car,luckily the state patrol came and assisted us.the dealer told us that this car was…
My wife was driving on the interstate when the transmission failed and would no longer propel the vehicle. I have researched the problem and multiple people have had the same problem. I don't understand why no recall has been made. This is a very hazardous issue, especially if you are traveling on…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi diamante. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number…
Driving along at 35mph engine rpm suddenly almost red lined lost power and lost all forward and reverse gears.had to tow the vehicle! *tr
The car just stopped. The gears were nonfunctional. *tr
Other Mitsubishi Diamante years
← 2001 Diamante · 2003 Diamante →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Diamante | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Diamante | 56 | 2 |
| 2002 | 123 | 3 |
| 2001 Diamante | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 Diamante | 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 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 71 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.