Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante, the most recent reported on September 1, 2004 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility (71 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (38).

How many 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 123 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls and problems

3 recalls and 123 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante.

recalls

123

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 04V428000 · reported September 1, 2004 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN · 100,432 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix: 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 sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 04V067000 · reported February 11, 2004 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 134,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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 should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Electrical system: wiring, front underhood

NHTSA campaign 02V100001 · reported April 7, 2002 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 3,885 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 could come in contact with the heat shield, which could result in melting of the harness insulation.
The risk: The melting of the harness insulation could result in grounding of the crank angle sensor wiring, causing the engine to run erratically or stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 evidence of damage will be repaired as necessary and then tied back to prevent future damage. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Visibility71
Engine and engine cooling38
Power train10
Electrical system9
Fuel system, gasoline4
Service brakes, hydraulic4
Structure3
Tires3
Air bags2
Equipment2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 2, 2017 · Air bags · 143,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING MY MITSUBISHI ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY BRIDGE ON 7-28-2017 AND SUDDENLY THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND I WAS STUCK AND HAD NO POWER OF MOVEMENT,MY WIFE AND 3 Y.O.CHILD WERE PASSENGERS IN THE CAR,LUCKILY THE STATE PATROL CAME AND ASSISTED US.THE DEALER TOLD US THAT THIS CAR WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND AND HAD NO…

Apr 8, 2015 · Power train
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WOULD NO LONGER PROPEL THE VEHICLE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. THIS IS A VERY HAZARDOUS ISSUE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE. SHE…

Feb 18, 2015 · Electrical system · 65,289 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V100001 (ELECTRICAL…

Jan 11, 2015 · Power train · 141,000 miles
DRIVING ALONG AT 35MPH ENGINE RPM SUDDENLY ALMOST RED LINED LOST POWER AND LOST ALL FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS.HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE!

Jul 24, 2013 · Power train · 60,000 miles
THE CAR JUST STOPPED. THE GEARS WERE NONFUNCTIONAL.

Diamante model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2000	3	51	3
2001	2	78	0
2002	3	123	4
2003	2	56	1
2004	1	3	0

Across all years, the 2002 Diamante has the most complaints (123). All Mitsubishi Diamante years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante, the most recent reported on September 1, 2004 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante?: Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility (71 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (38).
How many 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 123 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 2, 2017.