1999 Mitsubishi Diamante: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 23 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“"takata recall" I found the most recent recall on the page, https://driving-tests.org/VIN-decoder/ when I try to know more about VIN number was. I searched in google search. And that why I found this information. Thans a lot for your help. The vehicle was in motion.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2019
“Rear end unstable. Vehicle backend swerves and fishtails on wet or icy surfaces. Repair shop states back end is frozen and unable to align rear tires causing vehicle to swerve when driven on wet or icy surfaces. Misalignment of rear results in new tires having to be purchased approximately every 2-3 months. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2010
“I own a mitsubishi diamante, 1999. I noticed fumes covering the passenger side windshield. In the winter time the problem is worse and it covers both passenger side and driver's side creating very dangerous driving conditions. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2009
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“1999 mitsubishi diamante. Consumer states that thread patterns on tires on vehicle are asymmetric. *tgw the consumer stated the tires didn't have any tread wear, or other ratings on them. The consumer was told the tires were mounted correctly. Updated 04/14/10. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2009
“Smell of antifreeze inside car, windows fogged up making it very difficult to drive. Mechanic says is likely heater core failure, $700 to fix. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2006
“The windows fog up so bad that it becomes hard to see. The vents spew out the pungent smell of anti-freeze. I have noticed on more than a few occasions that puffs of vapor shoot out from under the passenger side dash and vents. I know that anti-freeze is poisonous to humans and don't think that its safe for me to be driving the vehicle when I have to breath in the vapors. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2006
“Heater core on 1999 diamante leaked in passenger compartment. Windows fogged up and electrical componets were leaked on. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2006
“My heater core is faulty, my defogger wont work, and it is emitting some terrible fumes in the car, also anti freeze is leaking on the front passenger floor. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Dec 2005
“I started to notice an odd smell in the vehicle and noticed a lack of coolant in the reservoir tank. After a few weeks I realized there was coolant accumulating on the passenger side floorwell. My vehicle is at 53,500 miles and was diagnosed by the dealer as having a "heater core failure." the estimate they gave is $1,300 to repair. I cannot afford it so it looks like my vehicle will be garaged until a recall is issued. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2005
“Windows fogged so badly I could not see, syrupy smell in vehicle, loss of coolant in reservioir, puddle of coolant on passenger side floor. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 2005
Recalls - 2 campaigns
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEAD OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE RETAINING CLIP FOR THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK OFF.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETAINING CLIP SCREW AND IN THE PROCESS INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM OF ANY POSSIBLE RELATED DAMAGE. ANY RELATED DAMAGE THAT MAY BE FOUND WILL ALSO BE REPAIRED.
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Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. 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.