Automatic Transmission problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante based on all problems reported for the 2002 Diamante.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2009

I have a '02 Mitsubishi Diamante and I have had problems out of the heater core leaking and now its affected my ecu (computer) I call the dealership and they want outrageous prices to fix or even check my car. . I think that since its a problem from the dealer they should recall these cars. . I know I will never buy another Mitsubishi and I will never recommend them to a friend. . What can be done about this problem?.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2008

Transmission retaining rings brake and jam gears. Car stopped in intersection had to be pushed off road and towed to shop replaced transmission. Was told by repair person that this is something that Mitsubishi knew was happening for the last 2 years.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2006

Heater core defective and leaked coolant underdash on to transmission ecm and neutral safety switch. Because of this very common manufacture defect I had to have my heater core, transmission ecm, neutral safety switch replace. And my transmission rebuild, none of which were warranted by the manufacture and were not cheap.




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