2002 Mitsubishi Diamante

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:52.743Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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

2002: 123 complaints

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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

VISIBILITY 50%

50% of complaints: visibility — 62 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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TL* 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121001

VISIBILITY 4%

4% of complaints: visibility — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 123

R 20020513 — electrical system

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 C

Remedy: 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 EVIDEN

Campaign 02V100001 — 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

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for visibility issues (62 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 02V100001 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V067000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 1992 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 2001 ● 2003 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 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.