2003 Mitsubishi Diamante problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:heater Core (24) · Engine And Engine Cooling (4) · Visibility (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mitsubishi Diamante model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
44 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (27)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-22 · Tires · 216,242 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante equipped with cooper cs3 tires (na). while driving 25 mph, air from the vehicle's front driver side tire began to be released. the contact pulled the vehicle into a fuel station/repair shop where the tire was replaced. the contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic that sold him the tires. t…”
2013-03-13 · Power Train · 164,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante. the contact stated that the heater core fluid leaked onto the central computer and caused the transmission to fail. in addition, the gear shifter could not be released from third gear. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failur…”
2011-06-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System · 71,677 mi“i have a 2003 mitsubishi diamante ls with 71677 miles on it all of the sudden my husband (the primary driver) tells me that every time he gets out of the car he feels light headed and nauseous. days later the front windshield started fogging up while driving and after turning the car off (whether it is warm or cold outside) i googled why would thi…”
2011-04-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante. the contact stated the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of fuel and she was concerned the vehicle would prematurely run out of fuel while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the intake air temperature sensor would need to be replaced. th…”
2010-05-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 60,000 mi“tl- the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante. the contact stated that the neutral light on the vehicle started flashing on and off and he noticed a smell of coolant. he noticed that the coolant was leaking onto the floorboard of the vehicle. the failure progresses until the vehicle will not start. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the ow…”
2010-05-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi diamante. the contact stated he noticed an unusual odor of coolant and the neutral indicator began sporadically illuminating. upon further inspection, the contact found coolant leaking onto the floorboard. in addition, the vehicle would intermittently fail to start. the dealer performed a diagnostic test and …”
2010-03-22 · Visibility · 48,000 mi“information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). this concerns my 2003 mitsubishi diamante. it has less than 50,000 miles on it and it has suddenly started spewing a light film on the inside of my front windshield so that i cannot see well...and not at all when i am headed into the sun. i have check…”
2010-03-11 · Visibility · 62,000 mi“i have a 2003 mitsubishi diamante with 60,000 plus miles. for the past several months i have noticed a strong smell of anti-freeze coming from the vents and the windows constantly fogging up, sometimes to the point that i cannot see to drive. i have read many similar complaints and agree with others that mitsubishi needs to issue a recall for the …”
2010-02-16 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 60,000 mi“anti-freeze leak on carpet passenger side near firewall fogged up windows check engine light comes on and off due to the leak the ecu started working awful. *tr…”
2009-07-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 50,000 mi“i purchased a used 2003 mitsubishi diamante from bankston dodge in 2007. it was clean and ran well. there was an unusual odor inside, but smelled as if it could have been what the dealership used to clean the inside. it turned out to be anti-freeze. the vehicle had a heater core leak prior to our purchase. recently the gas gauge has stopped wo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.