Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2002. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Diamante | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Diamante | 56 | 2 |
| 2002 DiamanteMost complaints | 123 | 3 |
| 2001 Diamante | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 Diamante | 51 | 3 |
| 1999 Diamante | 23 | 2 |
| 1998 Diamante | 27 | 1 |
| 1997 | 34 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 Diamante | 27 | 2 |
| 1993 Diamante | 29 | 3 |
| 1992 Diamante | 42 | 2 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Visibility215
- Engine and engine cooling102
- Service brakes, hydraulic54
- Power train53
- Air bags30
- Electrical system24
- Suspension19
- Tires18
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 1 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Diamante · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.4 | 10.2 | 13.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
1,742 Diamante cars are on the New Zealand register; 13% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 45 | 42 | 3 |
| 2005 | 249 | 232 | 13 |
| 2004 | 321 | 315 | 4 |
| 2003 | 348 | 337 | 3 |
| 2002 | 227 | 215 | 2 |
| 2001 | 108 | 103 | 4 |
| 2000 | 119 | 108 | 11 |
| 1999 | 76 | 62 | 10 |
| 1998 | 47 | 23 | 23 |
| 1997 | 59 | 29 | 28 |
| 1996 | 56 | 8 | 48 |
| 1995 | 46 | 0 | 43 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1991 | 16 | 1 | 14 |
| 1990 | 11 | 2 | 9 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the Diamante.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS) TETHER STRAP.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEAD OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE RETAINING CLIP FOR THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK OFF.
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
THE REAR OUTBOARD LOWER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY TORQUED ON INSTALLATION.
NHTSA recalls