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1992 Mitsubishi Diamante

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
42
Latest Dec 1, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Aug 12, 1996
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
2
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 42 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante, most frequently naming the engine, brakes and airbags categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 14 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine1120.0%
  • Brakes814.5%
  • Airbags610.9%
  • Electrical610.9%
  • Suspension59.1%
  • Seat belts47.3%
  • Visibility47.3%
  • Transmission47.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
96V143002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Aug 12, 1996
10,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 risk: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANView on NHTSA.gov
96V143001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Jul 25, 1996
93,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 risk: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
MITSUBISHI AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 42
Engine
Filed Dec 1, 2003

MITSUBISHI HAS PRODUCED 3.0 LITER V6 ENGINES FROM ABOUT 1990 THROUGH 1996 THAT EXHIBIT CHRONIC EXHASUT VALVE GUIDE FUNCTION DETERORIATION AFTER APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. THIS RESULTS IN HEAVY OIL CONSUMPTION AND EVENTUAL ENGINE FAILURE.*AK THIS ENGINE WAS UTILIZED IN THE MITSUBISHI DIAMIANTI, 3000GT, DODGE CARAVAN, CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AMONG OTHERS.

NHTSA ID
10048983
Incident
Dec 1, 2003
Mileage
120,000 mi
Engine
Filed Mar 6, 2003

THE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK HEAVILY.*JB

NHTSA ID
10009998
Incident
Mar 3, 2003
Engine
Filed May 28, 2002

HELLO AND THANKS FIRST OF ALL FOR YOUR TIME, UNTIL JULY 5TH OF 1999 I TRUELY ENJOYED MY CAR. I WAS DRIVING ON I57 ON JULY 5TH AT 65 MPH AND MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I HAVING ROADSIDE SERVICE CALLED FROM MY CELL PHONE A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER ARRIVED WHO WAS ALSO A REPAIR PERSON AND ALSO OWNER OF THE REPAIR SHOP. HE INFORMED ME HE WOULD TOW MY CAR TO HIS SHOP AND NOTIFY ME THE NEXT DAY OF THE REPAIRS. I BEING 1 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME HAD TO CALL A RELATIVE TO PICK ME UP. I WAS 11:30 PM I HAD NO WAY TO RENT A CAR. THE FOLLOWING MORNING MR LOY THE OWNER CALLED ME TO ADVISE ME THAT MY MOTOR HAD GONE OUT. I THE ASKED WHAT THE COST ANOTHER MOTOR WOULD BE I WAS ADVISED A USED MOTOR WOULD BE $2915. I THEN MADE ABOUT 50 CALLS TO OTHER SERVICE CENTERS TO FIND OUT THE $2900 WAS A FAIR PRICE. MY HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I WAS OF COURSE VERY UPSET TO FIND OUT BY ABOUT 35 OF THE 50 MECHAINCS I TALKED TO ADVISED ME, I YOU LET THE DIAMONTE IDEL IT WILL BURN OIL THEN WITHOUT NOTICE YOUR ENGINE WILL BLOW. I OF COURSE STILL OWING MONEY ON MY CAR HAD IT REPAIRED. ALONG WITH A $110 TOWING BILL FROM THE INTERSTATE. THIS ACTUALLY GETTS WORSE. IN NOVEMBER OF THE SAME YEAR(1999) THIS WHOLE ISSUED REPEATED! THIS TIME I WAS ON MY LUNCH HOUR AND MY CAR LOST POWER AGAIN. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A NEARBY IMPORTED SHOP. CERTAINLY KNOWING THIS TIME IT WOULD NOT BE A BIG REPAIR WELLLLLLLLL MY ENGINE HAD GONE OUT AGAIN!!!!!! THIS TIME LIKE THE FIRST TIME IN TEARS. THIS REPAIR FOR THE SECOND MOTOR COST MY $3200 . THANKS*AK

NHTSA ID
762368
Engine
Filed Sep 29, 2001

CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SEAL AND PISTON RINGS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE SMOKES EXCESSIVELY.*JB

NHTSA ID
785685
Electrical
Filed Aug 29, 2001

HORN BUTTON HAS FALLEN OFF 4 TIMES, HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK

NHTSA ID
895440
Incident
Aug 1, 1997
Seat belts
Filed Dec 7, 2000

DRIVERS SIDE BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. *AK

NHTSA ID
737457
Transmission
Filed Nov 2, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
735636
Incident
Oct 15, 2000
Electrical
Filed Sep 20, 2000

WHENEVER CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TRIED TO START AGAIN IT WON'T START. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THE NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH WAS BAD. *AK

NHTSA ID
871022
Incident
Sep 19, 2000

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TT253

EQUIPMENT

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TSB-19-00-008

EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

TT237

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

TSB-13-42A-002

STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.

96V143

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

MMSA HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. *TT

TSB9723015

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mitsubishi Diamante by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004310—
2003562041.0
20021233051.6
2001782045.9
2000513050.8
1999232039.7
1998271040.8
1997340035.8
1996000—
1995120041.5
1994272048.4
1993293061.1
1992Viewing422046.0
1991000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.