1997 Mitsubishi Diamante: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 34 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
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0
recalls
34
owner complaints
1
fire reports
111,566
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 111,566 mi)Weak spot: service brakes, hydraulic (32%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)32% · 11 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)24% · 8 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)9% · 3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)6% · 2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)6% · 2 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)6% · 2 complaints
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi diamante. The contact stated that the radiator leaked due to the heater core. The radiator leaked onto the carpet when the heat was activated. The contact stated that he and his family have inhaled toxic fumes from the radiator leaking onto the carpet and they are concerned of future health risks. In order to repair the leak, the entire dashboard had to be removed. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 113,000 and failure mileage was 112,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2008
“Heater core randomly cracked one day, causing a tear-like spill of anti-freeze through the top of the radiator. Car was taken to a mechanic and we tried welding the cracks. Anti-freeze still spilled out and anti-freeze smell came in through air events and the liquid also burned, causing smoke to come out from under the hood. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2007
“The paint on the roof and trunk deck of my 1997 diamante is fading with white patches. The hood and body paint looks good as new. I waxed my vehicle at least 3 times a year. Is this a defect from the factory I have notice several similar models with the same problem. What should I do about the problem? *jb”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2005
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“Dt: consumer had 1997 mitsubishi diamante. Consumer took vehicle to dealer,. Vehicle had a gas leak, dealer could not find hole in gas tank, consumer replaced gas tank, about 8 months after gas tank was replaced the vehicle exploded. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2004
“When consumer applies brakes there is smoke coming from wheel, and brakes do not work. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2000
“When removing child from the integral child safeyy seat shoudler harness locked up. Harness got tighter and tighter around child's chest. Parent had to cut the harnnes strap(s) to removed the child. Dealer/manufacturer were contacted about the problem. Manufacture was looking into the problem. Problem has not been corrected. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2000
“Consumer took vehicle to dealer for shuttering at 19,800 miles. Dealer turned rotors, vehicle would not shutter, but still would not stop very well. Consumer had to really press hard to stop, currently, took in vehicle for oil change, and dealer said pads were worn out at 22,000 miles. Consumer felt this was dangerous, and may hit someone or something.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1999
“The consumer has been experiencing problems with parking brake. When parking brake is applied, it doesn't keep the vehicle from drifting. The manufacturer has been contacted. Attempts have been made to repair, but problem still exists. *ak *ml”Owner report · Parking Brake · Dec 1998
“1997 mitsubishi diamante purchased new from ron bouchard's in september, 1997. I have had problems with this vehicle since december, 1997. Ron bouchard's has picked this vehicle up with a flat bed truck three separate occasions, and it has been driven into the dealership numerous times. Please contact me and I will be happy to supply additonal information. *mjs”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1998
“Transmission has been replaced during repairs, and the vehicle sometimes revvs high and then dies out. Also, it is sometimes very hard to stop the vehicle,. The dealers cannot duplicate the problem. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (32% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 111,566 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.