Mitsubishi Diamante Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mitsubishi Diamante years to avoid

No model year of the Mitsubishi Diamante stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2004	95	3	Transmission		1	0
2003	81	56	Visibility	60,000	2	1
2002	55	123	Visibility	62,000	3	4
2001	75	78	Visibility	59,750	2	0
2000	-	51	Visibility	60,342	3	3
1999	-	23	Visibility	86,900	2	0
1998	-	27	Visibility	74,000	1	1
1997	-	34	Brakes		0	2
1995	-	12	Transmission		0	3
1994	-	27	Airbags		2	3
1993	-	29	Airbags		3	10
1992	-	42	Engine		2	1

What years of the Mitsubishi Diamante should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mitsubishi Diamante has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Diamante?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Diamante?

Visibility, with 217 complaints across all years, followed by engine (102) and brakes (61).

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Diamante have?

7 recalls between 1992 and 2004. The 2002 model year has the most, with 3.

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.