The most-reported Diamante run is 6MMAP67P02T (2002 builds) with 8 complaints, 3.6× the typical run. Visibility problems make up 37% of reports; 2001 is the worst model year at 3.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for Diamante model years 1992–2004.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mitsubishi Diamante has 161 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 11% of every Diamante complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6MMAP67P02T•••••• | 2002 | 1 | — | |
| 6MMAP67P62T•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67PX1T•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| JA3XC47S6NY•••••• | 1992 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67P41T•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67P82T•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67P32T•••••• | 2002 | 1 | — | |
| 6MMAP67PX2T•••••• | 2002 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67P11T•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67P31T•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67P91T•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| 6MMAP67P92T•••••• | 2002 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 149 Diamante runs has 7 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mitsubishi Diamante the gap between build years is 2.7×: a 2001 car draws 3.5 complaints per run, a 1993 one 1.3.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 38 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 89 | 28 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 56 | 16 | — | |
| 2000 | 33 | 14 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 16 | 10 | — | |
| 1998 | 19 | 13 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 24 | 16 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 10 | 8 | 3 | |
| 1994 | 12 | 9 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 21 | 16 | 8 | |
| 1992 | 30 | 15 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2001 at 3.5 complaints per run; lightest is 1993 at 1.3.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 37% of everything Mitsubishi Diamante owners report: Visibility, 146 of 349 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | — | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 14 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | |
| Suspension | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Mitsubishi Diamante; the 6 below cover build years 1992 to 2004. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 04V428000 | Equipment:other:labels | 1998–2004 |
| 04V067000 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 2000–2003 |
| 96V143002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1992–1994 |
| 96V143001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1992–1994 |
| 00V132000 | Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic | 1999–2000 |
| 02V100001 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 2002 |
04V428000 was opened in 2004 on cars built from 1998: 6 years on the road before the recall.
The Diamante against its rivals
The Diamante draws 2.2 complaints per production run; the Cadillac Eldorado 1.4, the Buick Century 2.7 and the Cadillac Seville 1.9.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Diamante | 349 | 161 | 6% | |
| Cadillac Eldorado | 160 | 117 | 3.1% | |
| Buick Century | 1,348 | 494 | 7.9% | |
| Cadillac Seville | 649 | 347 | 6.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 349 reports on the Mitsubishi Diamante, 6% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mitsubishi Diamante | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 349 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 21 (6%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (0.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 37 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mitsubishi Diamante share of that is 349 complaints over 161 runs, 0.03% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mitsubishi Diamante VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 349 NHTSA complaints from 161 Diamante runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Diamante production run has the most complaints?
6MMAP67P02T, a 2002 build, with 8 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Diamante run has 2.2.
Which Diamante years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2001 is heaviest at 3.5 complaints per run and 1993 lightest at 1.3.
Does the Diamante get more complaints than the Cadillac Eldorado?
Yes: 2.2 complaints per production run for the Diamante against 1.4 for the Cadillac Eldorado.
How many Diamante complaints involve a crash?
6% of 349 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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