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Mitsubishi Diamante recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mitsubishi Diamante,
sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mitsubishi Diamante,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1992–2004 with 21 recall campaigns and 657 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2002 (3), 2000 (3), and 1993 (3).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2002 (162), 2001 (93), and 2003 (75).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Equipment and labeling, and Electrical.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Power train:automatic transmission.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
2 campaigns · Years: 1992–1994
These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Official notices (evidence):
96V143001
· Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
96V143002
· Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Equipment and labeling
2 campaigns · Years: 1998–2004
These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Mitsubishi Diamante in NHTSA complaint data are
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Power train:automatic transmission.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2004
1
3
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Power train:automatic transmission.
2003
2
75
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling.
2002
3
162
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.
2001
2
93
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Engine and engine cooling.
2000
3
63
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system, Air bags:frontal.
1999
2
26
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Suspension, Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.
1998
1
35
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1997
0
51
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components.
1995
0
13
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags:frontal, Structure:frame and members.
1994
2
33
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner.
1993
3
43
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Power train:automatic transmission.
1992
2
60
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor.
What to Do Next
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If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Equipment
, Service brakes
and Parking brake
Show recall evidence by year
2004
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
2003
Equipment: Owners/service/other manual:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
2002
Electrical system: Front underhood:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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
Equipment: Owners/service/other manual:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
2001
Equipment: Owners/service/other manual:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
2000
Parking brake: Hydraulic:
Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Owners/service/other manual:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1999
Parking brake: Hydraulic:
Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1998
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: 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.
1994
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
1993
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The rear outboard lower safety belt attachment bolt was inadequately torqued on installation.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
1992
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
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