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1994 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.
27
Latest Jun 21, 2016
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.
3
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 27 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante, most frequently naming the airbags, brakes and seat belts categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 17 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

  • Airbags618.8%
  • Brakes618.8%
  • Seat belts412.5%
  • Tires & wheels39.4%
  • Exterior lighting26.3%
  • Transmission26.3%
  • Heating & air conditioning26.3%
  • Driver assistance26.3%

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 27
Airbags
Filed Jun 21, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID
10875641
Incident
Nov 24, 2015
Mileage
100,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 15, 2003

INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
10044036
Brakes
Filed Oct 15, 2003

INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
10044033
Tires & wheels
Filed Jan 6, 2003

CONSUMER STATES PURCHASED NEW TIRE ON 12/6/02. ON 12/24/02 WHILE DRIVING TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. TIRE INFO: B.F. GOODRICH PH P205/65R15 RIGHT FRONT TIRE 30 MILES ON TIRE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE TIRE NOT ORIGINAL

NHTSA ID
10002142
Incident
Dec 24, 2002
Mileage
30 mi
Engine
Filed Sep 2, 2002

PURCHASED WITH 14,000 FROM DEALER, HAD A MAJOR ENGINE FALURE DUE TO PISTON RING WEAR/FALURE. HAD IT REPAIRED 10,000 AGO MITS PAID FOR PARTS, I PAID $1,200 FOR LABOR. NOW 10,000 MILES LATER I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. THIS IS MY 2ND MITS CAR I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THAT HAD TO BE REBUILT.

NHTSA ID
766564
Incident
Apr 2, 2001
Driver assistance
Filed May 13, 2002

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

NHTSA ID
8009711
Incident
May 10, 2002
EngineSeat belts
Filed Mar 27, 2001

THE TIMING BELT FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. NLM

NHTSA ID
560534
Incident
Jan 6, 2001
Brakes
Filed Feb 18, 2001

ROTORS WERE TURNED ON 6/17/98 DUE TO BEING WARPED, HOWEVER 6 MONTHS LATER ROTORS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, BRAKES PULSATE WHEN BRAKING, A MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER TO REPLACE, HOWEVER IT'S VERY EXPENSIVE TO DO SO. *SLC

NHTSA ID
785288
Incident
Jun 17, 1998

Manufacturer communications

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

TSB-22-54-003

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

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.

9923010

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *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
1994Viewing272048.4
1993293061.1
1992422046.0
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.