Mitsubishi Diamante — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 1 to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

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Complaint history

1992: 42 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 34 complaints, Recommended 1998: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 51 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 78 complaints, Caution 2002: 123 complaints, Avoid 2002 2003: 56 complaints, Recommended 2004: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2002 · 123
1992: 42 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996 1997: 34 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 51 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 78 complaints, Caution 2001 2002: 123 complaints, Avoid 2002 2003: 56 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2002 · 123
1992: 42 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996 1997: 34 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 51 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 78 complaints, Caution 2001 2002: 123 complaints, Avoid 2002 2003: 56 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2002 · 123
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2004 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ● Recommended 56 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ■ Avoid 123 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 78 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ▲ Recommended 34 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1995 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ● Recommended 42 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

7

recalls on file across every Mitsubishi Diamante model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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