Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB0100005 | 02/01/2001 | 618229 | This bulletin involves technical specifications. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637139 | Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-13-003 - engine electronic control unit (ecu) backup power supply circuit - service manual revision. *tt | 11/20/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 0613001 | 01/01/2006 | 0613001 | 10019048 | Dtc p0441 diagnosis - service manual revision. *tt | 02/10/2006 |
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 627224 | Information on diagnostic trouble code p0133 oxygen sensor circuit slow response. *jb | 02/06/2002 | |
| 011101 | 11/01/2001 | 627259 | Vehicles may experince fuel tank popping or oil canning noise. *jb | 02/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 54000 | 1 | 02/09/2003 |
| Since i bought the used car in 2003 i found the car smelled sweet, antifreeze coolant inside, but i thought it was normal for the car. *ak but in feb, the burning odor became stronger especially when i turn on the heater. now, the front interior windows become fogs up right away whenever i turn on the heater or just driving. the odor is getting me sick, and the windshield is so fogged that i need to constantly wipe it just to see out. i think this is becoming unsafe to dirve. | |||
| 04/25/2007 | 58100 | 02/12/2005 | |
| For no particular reason my car fills up with the smell of anti-freeze coolant when i turn on the heater. i have read that this is caused by leaking 0-rings and that this will damage the computers which are underneath the leak. the car is a 2001 mitsubishi diamante l.s. the dealer says it is not a common issue. google says otherwise. *tr | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 75000 | 1 | 04/02/2001 |
| Anti freeze odor is overwhelming in the car, especially when the heater is run. i have had the car since it was new, and had the same problem after only a couple of months. the dealership fixed the issue by installing a new gasket, but the fix has lasted only a couple of years. my wife and i have been having a variety of respiratory illnesses recently, and i believe these fumes are a contributing factor. *jb | |||
| 09/28/2005 | 68000 | 1 | 07/31/2001 |
| Smell of anti freeze 3 months ago while heater was running. windows starting to fog and unable to defrost/defog. will have to schedule a repair with the dealer. this is a major safety concern as coolant vapor is toxic to breathe and electrical control components to engine may be damaged if leaking into electrical connections or devices; traction control and throttle control being the most dangerous and possibly fatality causing. *jb | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2001 mitsubishi diamante experienced problems with the heater core.*mr the heater core had to be replaced because anti-freeze was leaking into the passenger compartment and fogging the windshield. when the heater core was being removed, the consumer noticed it failed to have sufficient insulation. the oil pan gasket was leaking and the upstream oxygen sensor was replaced. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/20/2005 | 1 | 12/30/2001 | |
| My car is making me sick!! i noticed a smell of anti-freeze coming out of the climate control vents. upon further investigation, i noticed anti-freeze/engine coolant leaking from the heater core down onto floor mats, climate control intake, electrical wiring inside dashboard, and more importantly automatic transmission computer. this is a significant safety and health issue and needs to be addressed immediately. where is manufacturer's recall. *jb | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 54300 | 1 | 06/17/2005 |
| Noticed a smell of antifreeze comming out of the climate control vents. upon further investigation, i noticed antifreeze/engine coolant leaking from the heater core down onto floor matts, climate control intake, electrical wiring inside dashboard, and more importantly automatic transmission computer. this is a significant safety and health issue and needs to be addressed immediately. where is manufacturer's recall. | |||
| 11/21/2004 | 5000 | 1 | 08/17/2001 |
| My car is making me sick. i purchased my car in aug. 2001 and began to notice a smell in the car and fume closely resembling that of radiator coolant. the car was assesed by a mitsubishi district manager and service personnel from my dealer and deemed to be sound. in the mean time i have suffered with runny eyes and intermittent paralysis in the right side of my face dependent on the amount of time spent in the car. i have contacted mitsubishi numerous times about this and received no assistance. in november 2004 i noticed an increase in this smell and fogging problems of the interior windows. i took the car to the dealer telling them that i believed the problem was with the heater core. i ascertained this information through internet research dealing with mitsubishi diamante defects and problems. the car was returned to me with this problem more severe than when i took it in for repair. any help or ideas that you can offer would be greatlly appreciated. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 45000 | 01/07/2002 | |
| My heater core went on my automobile. the car is a 2001 mitsubishi diamante which has 50,000 miles on it. the problem started when the car had 45,000 miles on it, but i didn't know it was the heater core until later on. the dealer had the car for 2-l/2 days for a job that was 6.9 hours. i was told that the box that the core was in was either broken or couldn't be shut, but then they were able to close it, fix it i hope. i was told by another mechanic that it could have been the o-ring and that they had a car the same year with the same problem, possible recall. the dealer did a shabby job in replacing my dash board, i have 3 screws that i found on the floor, my glove compartment has a screw missing, none of which i have in my possession fits the missing screw hole. when i picked up the car, the steering column came apart in my hands and so they took it back in to fix. do they not check things after they complete a job, like are all the screws back in place. i will never buy another mitsubishi and never advise anyone to buy one either. i was told that a heater core shouldn't break at only 50,000 miles and the car is only 3 years old. | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 2 | ||
| Heater core failed, causing the front windshield to fog up. also, consumer could smell anti freeze inside the vehicle. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| 01/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| Car smells like coolant. windows won't clear up while im driving. very foggy. dealer said i need a new heater core at 43,000 miles. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/11/2004 | 59750 | 1 | 11/30/2001 |
| Heater core failure/leak in 2001 mitsubishi diamante ls; leaked on carpet; continuous odor. dealer mcginnis mitsubishi said it would cost over $1000 in labor costs to replace.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/08/2001 | 10 | 06/29/2001 | |
| While driving traction control system completely turned off without warning, cause unknown. *ak consumer also began experiencing intermittent engine failure.*slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 08/30/2004 | 60600 | 1 | |
| While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the pulley belt sheared off. this caused the vehicle not to start. the mechanic will replace the part. *ak *tc | |||