Recalls ·2001 Mitsubishi Diamante

2001 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 79 complaints, most often about visibility. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints79

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Recalls (2)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 04V428000 · 01 Sep 2004

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.

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.

Visibility32 · 80%
Engine and engine cooling7 · 18%
Suspension2 · 5%
Equipment1 · 2%
Tires1 · 2%
Seat belts1 · 2%
Power train1 · 2%
Wheels1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

200514
20065
200714
20085
20091
20111

From owner complaints

2001 mitsubishi diamante with 44k miles - heater core failed and a few weeks later the transmission control device failed. This is due to leaking fluid from the heater core directly onto a computer component that has no cover. This vehicle should be recalled and mitsubishi should pay for the repairs (about $2000). *nm

Visibility · Dec 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

Just recently started having really foggy windows and started to notice sweet smell coming from car when heater/defrost was turned on. Notified dealer of problem and dealer quickly identified problem as heater core defect. *tr

Visibility · Nov 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi diamante. The windows fogged up when the air and heat were activated. The passengers could smell antifreeze. The dealer stated that the heater core failed due to defective o-rings and noticed antifreeze leaking onto the micro processor. The micro processor and heater core were…

Visibility · Nov 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi diamante. The windows fogged up when the air and heat were activated. The passengers could smell antifreeze. The dealer stated that the heater core failed due to defective o-rings. The heater core was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.

Visibility · Nov 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20003
20012
20023

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Source

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.

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