2002 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls and problems

The 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante has 3 safety recalls and 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mitsubishi dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

123

Crashes / fires

4 / 0

Injuries / deaths

11 / 2

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls

Recall 04V-428: Equipment

Reported Sep 1, 2004 · 100,432 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

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.

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.

Recall 04V-067: Equipment

Reported Feb 11, 2004 · 134,000 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

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.

Recall 02V-100: Electrical System

Reported Apr 7, 2002 · 3,885 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the main under hood electrical wiring harness may have insufficient clearance between the engine control harness and the exhaust heat shield. As a result, the harness could come in contact with the heat shield, which could result in melting of the harness insulation.

Risk: The melting of the harness insulation could result in grounding of the crank angle sensor wiring, causing the engine to run erratically or stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness for damage and, if none is evident, will tie the harness back to prevent the harness from ever coming into contact with the heat shield. Any harness that shows evidence of damage will be repaired as necessary and then tied back to prevent future damage. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	72
Engine and Engine Cooling	38
Power Train	12
Electrical System	9
Fuel System, Gasoline	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Tires	3
Structure	3
Wheels	2
Suspension	2
Equipment	2
Air Bags	2

Most reported parts

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Heater Core — 62
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 16
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 5
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
Suspension › Rear — 2
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 143,000 miles · reported Aug 2, 2017

I was driving my mitsubishi across the university bridge on 7-28-2017 and suddenly the transmission went out and I was stuck and had no power of movement,my wife and 3 y.o.child were passengers in the car,luckily the state patrol came and assisted us.the dealer told us that this car was mechanically sound and had no problems or issues.they lied to us and by doing so they put our lives in danger.the drivers side air bag was also missing when we purchased the car.

Power Train · reported Apr 8, 2015

My wife was driving on the interstate when the transmission failed and would no longer propel the vehicle. I have researched the problem and multiple people have had the same problem. I don't understand why no recall has been made. This is a very hazardous issue, especially if you are traveling on an interstate. She had to coast the car over and was rapidly loosing speed, a very dangerous situation. The problem is a faulty part in the transmission called a wave spring. In every f4a51 mitsubishi transmission, this has been an issue. The wave spring breaks, bypasses the filter, enters the pump…

Electrical System · at 65,289 miles · reported Feb 18, 2015

The contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi diamante. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02v100001 (Electrical system.) the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,289.

Power Train · at 141,000 miles · reported Jan 11, 2015

Driving along at 35mph engine RPM suddenly almost red lined lost power and lost all forward and reverse gears.had to tow the vehicle!

Electrical System · at 140,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2012

The contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi diamante. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the contact attempted to brake but the brakes failed to respond without any warnings. The vehicle crashed into a passenger van. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact mentioned that two months prior to the failure the check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and was informed that the vehicle misfires, needed spark plugs, a fuel pump, a fuel injector, an EGR valve, and the engine surged erratically. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante: 04V-428 (equipment), 04V-067 (equipment), 02V-100 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante?

Owners report visibility problems most often (72 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (38). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.

Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.