4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,250 miles

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problem #4

Feb 062007

Diamante 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Front windshield fogs up, strong smell of anti-freeze, can't clear the fog with defogger, read potential risks to health because of the contact to anti-freeze fumes.

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 072004

Diamante 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
About two months after buying a 2000 Diamante; in Oct, 2004, I started to notice thick fog on the windsheild that wouldn't go away by using the de-fogger and when using the heater, I would also notice strong smell on anit-freeze comming out from the vent. Upon inspection, the dealership described the problem as faulty O-ring in the heater core. The fix was costly, around $1100 however the car has been problem free since then.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #2

May 012002

(reported on)

Diamante

  • miles
Consumer stated can smell and see the vapors of antifreeze coming from vents of vehicle when vents are turned off. Took to dealer and dealer indicates was tsb on the faulty heater gaskets on vehicle.

- Fort Thomas, KY, USA

problem #1

Apr 012001

Diamante

  • miles
The heating system on this vehicle has failed repeatedly on this vehicle. Ususally this is only a minor inconvenience. There have been two instances where it was dangerous. Once was in a heavy rain, where the defroster failed, the other was just recently in a rain/snow mix. The interior of the windshield completely fogs up making vision to the road and oncoming traffic very poor. I have had a "chip" replaced twice under warranty and will try again.

- Laporte, IN, USA