NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 51 complaints, most often about visibility. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
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.
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.
Equipment — Owners/service/other manualCampaign 04V067000 · 11 Feb 2004
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.
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.
Parking brake — HydraulicCampaign 00V132000 · 08 May 2000
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Visibility25 · 62%
Engine and engine cooling5 · 12%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Hydraulic3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%
Fuel system2 · 5%
Gasoline2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
20011
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20038
200412
20059
20073
20081
20102
From owner complaints
Ill be brief i own the above car and have a safety problem that is not being fixed by mitsubishi. With about < tank of gas in the car, a hard right turn or exit off the expressways, causes the car to completely stall no power steering, brakes, no acceleration. Worse, this is a problem with all diamantes (verbal…
Windows fog constantly and i can not get them defrosted. Smoke and smell of antifreeze comes into cabin of car. Took to dealer a year ago and was told nothing was wrong, car now has 98,000 miles and they are telling me it will cost 672.00 to replace the heater core. I have found several complaints about the same…
Windows fogging up, heater not working, anti-freeze leaking into the passenger side floorboard. *ak
Strong antifreeze smell and vapors coming through the vents. Especially when the heater is turned on. Windows are fogging constantly. The car started overheating and have to refill antifreeze. Service center said antifreeze is leaking and evaporating and they heard about this problem before. *ak
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.