Mitsubishi Diamante Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Mitsubishi Diamante model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2004 drew the fewest (3) and the 2002 the most (123).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Among the fewest complaints |
3 | 1 | Power train | — | 18 |
| 1995 Among the fewest complaints |
12 | 0 | Power train | — | 19 |
| 1999 Among the fewest complaints |
23 | 2 | Visibility | — | 18 |
| 1994 | 27 | 2 | Air bags | — | 18–19 |
| 1998 | 27 | 1 | Visibility | — | 18 |
| 1993 | 29 | 3 | Air bags | — | 18–19 |
| 1997 | 34 | 0 | Service brakes | — | 19 |
| 1992 | 42 | 2 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 18–19 |
| 2000 | 51 | 3 | Visibility | — | 18 |
| 2003 Among the most complaints |
56 | 2 | Visibility | — | 18 |
| 2001 Among the most complaints |
78 | 2 | Visibility | — | 18 |
| 2002 Among the most complaints |
123 | 3 | Visibility | — | 18 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Mitsubishi Diamante years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2002 Mitsubishi Diamante: 123 complaints
Most-reported: Visibility 71 (58%); Engine and engine cooling 38 (31%); Power train 10 (8%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 11 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 62,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2001 Mitsubishi Diamante: 78 complaints
Most-reported: Visibility 56 (72%); Engine and engine cooling 14 (18%); Power train 4 (5%).
Reports mention 6 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 59,750 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2003 Mitsubishi Diamante: 56 complaints
Most-reported: Visibility 28 (50%); Engine and engine cooling 17 (30%); Power train 4 (7%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Mitsubishi Diamante years with the fewest complaints
1995 Mitsubishi Diamante: 12 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 6 (50%); Air bags 3 (25%); Engine and engine cooling 2 (17%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 6 injuries. 0 recall campaigns listed.
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante: 23 complaints
Most-reported: Visibility 10 (43%); Engine and engine cooling 3 (13%); Service brakes 3 (13%).
Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 86,900 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Mitsubishi Diamante owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2002 | 123 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 62,000 |
| 2001 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 59,750 |
| 2000 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 60,342 |
| 1999 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86,900 |
| 1998 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 74,000 |
| 1997 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 29 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Mitsubishi Diamante recalls
- MITSUBISHI/FMVSS 225/OWNERS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS (2000–2003 model years; 134,000 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2004; 04V067000)
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL (1998–2004 model years; 100,432 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2004; 04V428000)
- MITSUBISHI/BRAKE HOSES (1992–1994 model years; 93,000 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 1996; 96V143001)
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/BRAKE HOSES (1992–1994 model years; 10,000 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 1996; 96V143002)
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA/PARKING BRAKE (1999–2000 model years; 9,250 vehicles across all models; filed May 2000; 00V132000)
All 7 Mitsubishi Diamante recall campaigns · Mitsubishi Diamante problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Mitsubishi Diamante years FAQ
Which Mitsubishi Diamante year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2004 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (3). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Mitsubishi Diamante years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2002, 2001 and 2003 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the visibility. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Mitsubishi Diamante problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the visibility (215 of 505 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Diamante have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns covering the Mitsubishi Diamante. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Mitsubishi Diamante recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.