1992 Mitsubishi Diamante: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (21% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2003
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2000
“1. Front brake rotors were replaced at mileage 82500 for pulsation when braking. New rotors began to pulsate before 5000 miles use. Rotors were turned and trued by dealer at 90,100 miles, but began to pulsate again with in 2000 miles. 2. Engine exhausts light grey smoke upon acceleration after idling for 2 minutes or more. Engine oil consumption estimated at 1 qt/3000 miles.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1999
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“Brake fluid leaked out from the brakes, and consumer had brakes and rotors replaced and when making a right or left turn. Also,there is humming noise coming from the steering wheel. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 1999
“While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column area. The smoke was a result of an electrical problem. Dealer has ben contacted. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 1998
“High pressure steel tubing linking rack and pinion steering corroded and leaked all fluid, resulting in loss of power steering.”Owner report · Steering · Sep 1998
“Everytime when using air conditioner, or putting on the radio, the vehicle is stalling and cutting off without prior warning due to battery. Consumer has replaced battery four times, but stalling continues. Dealer can't determine the problem. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 1998
“While driving and stopping at a light, when taking off smoke pours out of the exhaust. When sitting for a long period of time, the smoke will build up and come out by itself. Dealer states a valve needs to be replaced. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 1998
“Traveling about 40 mph when the steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to hit a fire hydrant. The driver's nor passenger's side air bags deployed, causing injuries to the passenger. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Jul 1997
“The lugs: nuts on the front wheel have corroded to the stud, and when removing lugs: nuts the stub either becomes damaged or breaks off. Studs replaced by dealer. *ak”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 120,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.