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2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Nov 12, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 14, 2002
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and visibility categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine250.0%
  • Brakes125.0%
  • Visibility125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
02V100002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Jun 14, 2002
15 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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 NOVEMBER 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 CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

EngineVisibility
Filed Nov 12, 2006

I HAVE A MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE 2002. THE CAR IS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE IN THE PASSENGERS SIDE DUE TO A HEATER CORE GASKET CRACK. I HAVE SUFFER RESPITORY DISTRESS DUING THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS DUE TO THIS UNKNOWN LEAK. MY 8 YEAR OLD SON HAS BEEN HAVING SEVERE STOMACH ACHES THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS AS WELL. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, WE DON'T HAVE DEFROSTERS AS WELL. *JB

NHTSA ID
10173241
Incident
Sep 1, 2006
Brakes
Filed Mar 3, 2005

THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED WHILE BRAKING AND MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT THE DEALER SHOP ON EIGHT SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS FIVE TIMES, AND REPLACED BOTH FRONT ROTORS ONCE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

NHTSA ID
10113390
Incident
May 26, 2003
Mileage
6,500 mi
Engine
Filed Dec 14, 2004

VENTS STARTED TO STEAM AND ANTIFREEZE CAME THROUGH WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT TOWED.*AK

NHTSA ID
10103778
Incident
Dec 11, 2004
Mileage
37,000 mi