MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mitsubishi Diamante

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2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:05.750Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Diamante Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1992: 42 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004
2000: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
199242
199329
199427
199512
199734
199827
199923
200051
200178
2002123
200356
20043

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VISIBILITY 55%

55% of complaints: visibility — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

INJURY
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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

ALL FOUR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOWS ARE DISTORTED. THIS IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISION, AND MAKES THINGS LOOK LIKE WRINKLED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000621

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and cooling system.

CRASH
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THE FUMES OF ANTIFREEZE FOGGED UP THE WINDOWS SEVERELY, REDUCING VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. IT WAS RAINING ONE NIGHT AND MY WINDOWS ALL OF A SUDDEN GOT FOGGY. I TURNED ON THE DEFROSTER, WHICH MADE MY WINDOWS EVEN FOGGIER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050402

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000630 — parking brake

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

R 20040329 — equipment

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

R Date not on file — equipment

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 (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 1992 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 2001 ● 2003

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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, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.