MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mitsubishi Diamante

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2004 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:49:37.967Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 2004: 3 complaints 2004 3
1992: 42 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 3
1992: 42 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 3

2004: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199242
199329
199427
199512
199734
199827
199923
200051
200178
2002123
200356
20043

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 3 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

The Diamante has an odd issue where the vehicle will not shift gears correctly which an extremely dangerous issue for drivers. The information board shows the transaction rapidly switching from neutral to drive excessively.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-08

Cpsc#I11B0131A. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. F4a51 automatic transmission failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-13

The main issue seems to be a manufacturing defect in the wave/cushion spring located in the transmission.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-11-15

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.