Diamante
Mitsubishi Diamante: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Mitsubishi Diamante – Second generation1995–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1995–2005 |
| Model years | 1997–2004 (US) 2004 (Canada) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engines | 2.5 L 6A13 V6 2.5 L 6G73 V6 3.0 L 6G72 V6 3.5 L 6G74 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Length | 4,785–4,805 mm |
| Width | 1,785 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm |
| Designer | Akinori Nakanishi |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 7 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,718–2,860 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipers | 185 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 82 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 28 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Brakes | 21 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 13 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 10 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 9 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Suspension | 9 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 7 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2004: 335 complaints, 11 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.