Faults:

The heater coil went at 57k miles and cost over $700 in labor removal of the entire dashboard.

I had timing belt changed around 86k.

The ABS failed when the rear wheel sensor quit just over 100k.

Now the rack and pinion gear has been leaking for many months, and I'm looking at over $700 repair charge at approx. 130k miles.

Otherwise, it's been a fun car to drive.

General Comments:

This car has great pick up and handling. Tends to torque right causing over correction of steering to the left, which in the US, 2 way roads, is on-coming traffic. It could be dangerous in the hands of inexperienced driver at times. Generally a fun car to drive.

Faults:

Heater core went out at 45,000 miles.

Antenna stopped going up and down at 60,000 miles.

Gas gauge stopped working at 65,000 miles.

Check engine light comes on due to the gas cap not being on tight (loosens up when it is hot outside).

Steering wheel vibrates... makes my hands numb when driving.

Car doesn't turn over until several tries of reinstalling the key to start.

General Comments:

Like all owners of Diamante's, I too have had to replace the heater core when I first got my 2002 Diamante LS in 2005. Everything went well until about a year ago when my antenna stopped going up and down, and made a grinding noise, and my gas gauge stopped working.

Then a few months later... my radio stopped working. I can do without a gas gauge since I know what I get per tank for miles and I am getting used to the silence.

NOW... my car won't turn over. I turn the key... nothing. I take the key out several times.. then after a few tries it will start like nothing was wrong. I have been happy with my Diamante and love my car, but I think it is time for me to fork out the bill to get it fixed or get cash for clunkers.

Faults:

Heater core has a leak. Pungent smell comes across every time the heater is turned on.

I have replaced couple of O2 sensors over the years.

Besides that, I really like the car.

Faults:

The first problem I had with my 02 Diamante was the brakes. They seem to wear pretty fast.

At 40,000 I had the well known heater core problem.

I have had a rattling noise up in the headliner since about 20k. I took it to the dealer and they fixed it, but it came back at around 36k.

Antenna problem is common, so I will fix mine also..

Now I'm getting ready to change my timing belt at 64k just to be safe.

The leather doesn't wear very well either.

I've also found it hard to find a repair manual. I rate the overall car poor!!

Faults:

I had a 97 Diamante bought from Texas that had 150K miles. It ran great and I sold it when it had 240K miles.

Then I bought the 2002 Diamante. I love the way they look, the one I got looked brand new. After one I got the following issues.

1- Heater core went bad, started leaking inside the passenger side. Cost me 1000$ to get it fixed.

2- Trans started jerking going from 3rd to 4th gear.

This car was a nightmare. Thank god I sold it after 8 months, lost $3000.

General Comments:

Bad car. Don't ever buy Mitsubishi unless it had a very low mileage.