2003 Mitsubishi Diamante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Diamante years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Diamante model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (28 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 56owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 28 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 30% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 7% | 96,066 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 7% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 5% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 15,387 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 108,127 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 27,768 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 33,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls (2)
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante equipped with cooper cs3 tires (na). While driving 25 mph, air from the vehicle's front driver side tire began to be released. The contact pulled the vehicle into a fuel station/repair shop where the tire was replaced. The contact took the vehicle to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante. The contact stated that the heater core fluid leaked onto the central computer and caused the transmission to fail. In addition, the gear shifter could not be released from third gear. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not…
I have a 2003 mitsubishi diamante ls with 71677 miles on it all of the sudden my husband (the primary driver) tells me that every time he gets out of the car he feels light headed and nauseous. Days later the front windshield started fogging up while driving and after turning the car off (whether…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of fuel and she was concerned the vehicle would prematurely run out of fuel while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the intake…
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante. The contact stated that the neutral light on the vehicle started flashing on and off and he noticed a smell of coolant. He noticed that the coolant was leaking onto the floorboard of the vehicle. The failure progresses until the vehicle will not…
Other Mitsubishi Diamante years
← 2002 Diamante · 2004 Diamante →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Diamante | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 56 | 2 |
| 2002 Diamante | 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 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.