CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (72 reports).
2002 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls
Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
Problem areas named in the 123 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
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.
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 GEARS AND BREAKS THE PUMP, ENDING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. IT IS A COSTLY REPAIR, $1800-$2000. IT IS
TL* 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.
DRIVING ALONG AT 35MPH ENGINE RPM SUDDENLY ALMOST RED LINED LOST POWER AND LOST ALL FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS.HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE! *TR
THE CAR JUST STOPPED. THE GEARS WERE NONFUNCTIONAL. *TR
2002 Mitsubishi Diamante questions
Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante: Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Based on 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (72), Engine And Engine Cooling (38), Power Train (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.