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2000 Mitsubishi Diamante problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante sits mid-pack among Diamante years: 63 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 47, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: visibility & wipers issues account for 44% of all reports (28 of 63), far ahead of engine at 7.

63

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Diamante years?

Diamante NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted162 complaints1992: 60 complaints1993: 43 complaints1994: 33 complaints1995: 13 complaints1997: 51 complaints1998: 35 complaints1999: 26 complaints2000: 63 complaints2001: 93 complaints2002: 162 complaints2003: 75 complaints2004: 3 complaints
Diamante NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers2844%
Fuel System711%
Engine711%
Brakes46%
Speed Control35%
Transmission35%
Airbags23%
Electrical System23%
Other23%
Suspension12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Latches & Locks12%
Steering12%
Body & Structure12%

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V428000OtherSeptember 1, 2004 · 100,432 units

Defect

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.

04V067000OtherFebruary 11, 2004 · 134,000 units

Defect

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.

00V132000BrakesMay 8, 2000 · 9,250 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“MY WIFE AND I NOTICED ANTIFREEZE ODOR COMING IN THROUGH VENTS. WHEN OUR WINDOWS WOULD FOG, OUR DEFROSTER WOULDN'T WORK. THEN OUR PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR WAS SOAKED WITH ANTIFREEZE. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, OUR HEATER CORE WAS LEAKING. COST WAS $1300 TO REPAIR. MITSUBISHI SHOULD BE HELD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 15, 2006

“WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN (IN PARTIVULARLY OFF A MAJOR HIGHWAY) THE CAR WILSTALL - NO POWER, BRAKES, OR POWER STEERING. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEENT ODEALER AND THEY HAVE MMENTIONEDTHTA THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THEVEHICLE BUT CANNOT BE FIXED. PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH THE CAR STALLING AT SUCH SPEEDS,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 11, 2000

“THE FUMES OF ANTIFREEZE FOGGED UP THE WINDOWS SEVERELY, REDUCING VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. IT WAS RAINING ONE NIGHT AND MY WINDOWS ALL OF A SUDDEN GOT FOGGY. I TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER, WHICH MADE MY WINDOWS EVEN FOGGIER. THE POOR VISIBILITY CAUSED ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD INTO THE GRASSY MEDIAN. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 30, 2005 · crash

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes

“2000 DIAMANTE MALFUNCTION, ESPECIALLY IN COLD OR WET WEATHER GAS PEDAL STICKS, REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO OVERCOME. *BF THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *SC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 1, 2004

2000 Mitsubishi Diamante — common questions

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?

It is close to typical for the Diamante: 63 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2000 Diamante problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (28 complaints), engine (7 complaints), fuel system (7 complaints).

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mitsubishi Diamante years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Diamante years to avoid are 2002, 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among Diamante years belongs to 2004.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.