2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 123 |
| 2003 | 56 |
| 2004 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
39% of complaints: visibility — 20 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
FOR OVER 2 YEARS NOW I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH AN ODOR IN MY 2000 DIAMANTI AND THE DEFOGGER NEVER SEEMED TO WORK ON THE WINDOWS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20071113
FOR SEVERAL WEEKS IT WAS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD ON MY CAR AND I ATTRIBUTED IT TO HOT, HUMID WEATHER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20040907
8% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.
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ALL FOUR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOWS ARE DISTORTED. THIS IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION, AND MAKES THINGS LOOK LIKE WRINKLED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20000621
4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
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.
Campaign 00V132000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
Campaign 04V067000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
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.
Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V132000 (parking brake) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V067000 (equipment) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante?
The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.