2000 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
51 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
57,171 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 51 complaints (39.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 11.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 7.8% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 20 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core: 20; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm): 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 29 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
2000: 4; 2001: 8; 2002: 4; 2003: 8; 2004: 12; 2005: 9; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2010: 2
Pattern summary
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003968 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO IGNORED THE PROBLEM AND DENIED SERVICE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006062 · 2003-01-31 (January 31, 2003)
INTERMITTENT WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS VEHICLE STALL DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006062 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008109 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
WINDOWS WERE NOT CLEARING PROPERLY AND SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE WAS VERY STRONG. UPON CALLING THE MITSUBISHI DEALER, I WAS TOLD, IT'S PROBABLY THE HEATER CORE. I ASK IF THIS IS NORMAL FOR A CAR LESS THAN THREE YEARS OLDS WITH APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME, WELL TO GIVE YOU AND IDEA, I JUST REPLACED ONE LAST WEEK. I WAS TOLD VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, COST TO REPAIR $650.
Owner-reported narrative. 41,175 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008109 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008663 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
NAR 02/10/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD A NEW HEATER CORE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS A DEFECT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008663 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015323 · 2003-04-07 (April 7, 2003)
THE VEHICLES DOOR LATCHES FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015323 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021769 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
THE VEHICLE JERKED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO SHUT OFF AND SOMETIMES IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN INTERMITTENTLY. *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021769 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040772 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)
DEALER REPLACED THE HEATER CORE AT 37,000 MILES, AND AT 80,000 MILES THE HEATHER CORE FAILED AGAIN. CONSUMER FOUND TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS PERTAINING TO THIS PROBLEM.*AK IN BOTH INCIDENTS, THE WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGY ON THE INSIDE AND THE DEFROST FAIL TO CLEAR IT. MECHANIC STATED THE O-RING FAILED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, ANTIFREEZE LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE PARTS. THE ANTI FREEZE GOT HEATED AND EVAPORATED. IT THEN SEEKS THROUGH THE VENTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER NOTED THIS POSED TWO SAFETY HAZARDS. REPAIRING DEALER STATED …
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050124 · 2003-12-05 (December 5, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ABS CHIP MALFUNCTIONED, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050124 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V132000 · Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic
Reported: 2000-05-08 (May 8, 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V067000 · Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Reported: 2004-02-11 (February 11, 2004)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V428000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2004-09-01 (September 1, 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗