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2000 Mitsubishi Diamante Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante, most often about the visibility and wipers (53% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is 4th of 5 Diamante model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
Visibility and wipers
27 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield, windshield wiper/washer.
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…
The heater core has failed for the second time. I purchased the car from a dealer with 54,000 miles on it and after 500 miles the heatercore is fried. The worst part is that when I went to the Mitsubishi dealership to get my remote reprogrammed I got the printout of all the previous service that was done on it. The…
Engine
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system, engine.
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 responsible!! Too many…
Brakes
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock.
The vehicle was experiencing problems with the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who ignored the problem and denied service.
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.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
Dt: consumer has 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante whose gas tank leaks consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer found gas leakage, but could not find any hole in the gas tank.
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
We have a five-year-old Mitsubishi Diamante. For the last week, my husband, scott has smelled a sweet smell in his car and had a problem with the windows fogging. Tuesday morning he started losing forward power when driving to work on i480. He noticed that his dashboard transmission lights were acting funny so he…
Vehicle check engine light came on and locked into third gear. Noticed smell of coolant inside drivers compartment and hazing of the windshield. Brought vehicle to dealer to have problem improperly diagnosed and had to have it re-tested two weeks later. Heater core leakage has caused damage to the ecu and now both…
Speed control
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: linkages, cables.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Brakes: hydraulic
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (27 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); engine (7 complaints); brakes (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 1, 2004 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Diamante?
- It is 4th of 5 Diamante model years by number of complaints, with 51 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.