2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

93

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

15

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE

The 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE has received a total of 93 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (51 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE, potentially affecting up to 234,432 vehicles.

Recall 04V067000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

| 134,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 DESCRIPTION FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) TETHER STRAP.

Consequence: IF THE TETHER STRAP IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE TETHER ANCHOR, THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINED. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE INJURED.

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 BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS...

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Recall 04V428000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 100,432 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

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. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE

93 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10378164 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | 100,000 miles
I HAVE A 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE, AND AM HAVING PROBLEMS THAT SEEM TO RUN RAMPANT AMONG THIS MODEL/MAKE. MY HEATER CORE WENT OUT AT ABOUT 100K MILES; MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON (DUE TO A SPEED SENSOR FAIL), WHICH RENDERS THE WHOLE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM USELESS; AND NOW MY ANTENNA MAST IS BROKEN. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE PRICEY TO FIX, AND MOST DIAMANTE USERS I HAVE FOUND EXPERIENCE AT LEAST A FEW OF THESE CONFLICTS. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE SEEN MANY COMMENTS ABOUT IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 113K MILES. MY CAR HAS EXACTLY THAT. ON TOP OF EVERYTHING, IT IS WINTER, AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE MUCH PREFERRED IN ICY WEATHER. I AM STARTING TO SMELL ANTIFREEZE AGAIN, THE WARNING SIGN TO A FAILING HEATER CORE, WHICH CAN LEAK ONTO A TRANSMISSION COMPUTER AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL AS WELL. I AM BEGINNING TO WORRY ABOUT BEING STRANDED, AND EVEN BEING SAFE IN MY CAR. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING, BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN ONLINE ALL DAY READING FORUMS FROM PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES (SEE THE FOLLOWING: HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEWS/MITSUBISHI/DIAMANTE/R76426/COMMENTS/PAGE-5/). SOMETHING MUST BE DONE! *TR
#10378164 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | | 100,000 miles
I HAVE A 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE, AND AM HAVING PROBLEMS THAT SEEM TO RUN RAMPANT AMONG THIS MODEL/MAKE. MY HEATER CORE WENT OUT AT ABOUT 100K MILES; MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON (DUE TO A SPEED SENSOR FAIL), WHICH RENDERS THE WHOLE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM USELESS; AND NOW MY ANTENNA MAST IS BROKEN. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE PRICEY TO FIX, AND MOST DIAMANTE USERS I HAVE FOUND EXPERIENCE AT LEAST A FEW OF THESE CONFLICTS. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE SEEN MANY COMMENTS ABOUT IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 113K MILES. MY CAR HAS EXACTLY THAT. ON TOP OF EVERYTHING, IT IS WINTER, AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE MUCH PREFERRED IN ICY WEATHER. I AM STARTING TO SMELL ANTIFREEZE AGAIN, THE WARNING SIGN TO A FAILING HEATER CORE, WHICH CAN LEAK ONTO A TRANSMISSION COMPUTER AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL AS WELL. I AM BEGINNING TO WORRY ABOUT BEING STRANDED, AND EVEN BEING SAFE IN MY CAR. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING, BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN ONLINE ALL DAY READING FORUMS FROM PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES (SEE THE FOLLOWING: HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEWS/MITSUBISHI/DIAMANTE/R76426/COMMENTS/PAGE-5/). SOMETHING MUST BE DONE! *TR
#10378164 | WHEELS | | 100,000 miles
I HAVE A 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE, AND AM HAVING PROBLEMS THAT SEEM TO RUN RAMPANT AMONG THIS MODEL/MAKE. MY HEATER CORE WENT OUT AT ABOUT 100K MILES; MY ABS LIGHT STAYS ON (DUE TO A SPEED SENSOR FAIL), WHICH RENDERS THE WHOLE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM USELESS; AND NOW MY ANTENNA MAST IS BROKEN. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE PRICEY TO FIX, AND MOST DIAMANTE USERS I HAVE FOUND EXPERIENCE AT LEAST A FEW OF THESE CONFLICTS. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE SEEN MANY COMMENTS ABOUT IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 113K MILES. MY CAR HAS EXACTLY THAT. ON TOP OF EVERYTHING, IT IS WINTER, AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE MUCH PREFERRED IN ICY WEATHER. I AM STARTING TO SMELL ANTIFREEZE AGAIN, THE WARNING SIGN TO A FAILING HEATER CORE, WHICH CAN LEAK ONTO A TRANSMISSION COMPUTER AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL AS WELL. I AM BEGINNING TO WORRY ABOUT BEING STRANDED, AND EVEN BEING SAFE IN MY CAR. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING, BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN ONLINE ALL DAY READING FORUMS FROM PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES (SEE THE FOLLOWING: HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEWS/MITSUBISHI/DIAMANTE/R76426/COMMENTS/PAGE-5/). SOMETHING MUST BE DONE! *TR
WINDOWS ARE FOGGING UP DO T A FAULTY HEATER CORE. I REALLY DON'T MIND REPAIRING THE CAR SEEING THAT IT HAS 120K ON IT.. I PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW AND THIS WILL BE THE 3RD HEATER CORE!!! WHAT'S GOING ON! *TR
MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE INFAMOUS HEATER CORE PROBLEM ANTIFREEZE LEAKS INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. HORRIBLE SICKENING ANTI FREEZE SMELL, HAPPENS ON AN ABUNDANCE OF MITSUBISHI CARS. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0613001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

DTC P0441 DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

0313003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133 AND P0154. *TT

108 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REFLASH FOR DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0133. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT

0317006 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

TEST SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM PUMP ARE INCORRECTLY PRINTED IN THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS. *PH

10012002 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL LEVEL GUAGE STUCK NEAR HALF FULL. *EH

85 — POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING AN INOPERATIVE TACHOMETER. *TT

84 — POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE TACHOMETER. *TT

78 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A FUEL TANK POPPING OR OIL-CANNING NOISE WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. *TT

78 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SUBJECT REGARDING HEATER CORE GASKET FOR HEATER CORE LEAKAGE. *TT

011001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133 OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE. *JB

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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