How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante have?

The 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 15 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 02V100002 2002-06-14 15 affected

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.

Consequence

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.

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…

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE · reported 2006-09-01

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 2006-09-01

“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”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY · reported 2004-12-11

“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”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · reported 2003-05-26

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.