MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mitsubishi Diamante

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:05.473Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 2001 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 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004
2001: 78 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 74%

74% of complaints: visibility — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

INJURY
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ABNORMAL SMELL COMING FROM VENTS, MADE ME, AND MY TWO SONS FEEL NAUSEOUS, CREATED A HEADACHE FOR ME. I HAD TO OPEN WINDOWS IN ORDER TO DRIVE CAR DUE TO FUMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051106

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system and belts and associated pulleys.

INJURY
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SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE 3 MONTHS AGO WHILE HEATER WAS RUNNING. WINDOWS STARTING TO FOG AND UNABLE TO DEFROST/DEFOG. WILL HAVE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR WITH THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051004

MY CAR IS MAKING ME SICK. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN AUG. 2001 AND BEGAN TO NOTICE A SMELL IN THE CAR AND FUME CLOSELY RESEMBLING THAT OF RADIATOR COOLANT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050305

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

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WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AFTER DEPRESSED DUE TO A FRAYED THROTTLE CABLE, IN ADDITION THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS BLINKING ON AND OFF(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010327

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMONTE, TIRE SIZE P215/60R16. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING SLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK GOODYEAR EAGLE GA, DOT NUMBER T0X82JM22800. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20011108

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 78
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

2001 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V067000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 1992 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ● 2003 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante have?

2 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.