Model year record

1994 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls & problems

The 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante has 2 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints27filed by owners

Crashes · fires3 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicAug 12, 1996

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 96V14300210,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Service brakes, hydraulicJul 25, 1996

Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 96V14300193,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Diamante Wagon

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

Diamante

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bagsFrontal	7	3	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Disc	6	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly	4	2	2	—
TiresSidewall; Tread/belt	3	1	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights › High/low beam dimmer switch; Headlights › Switch	2	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	0	0	—
EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner	2	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	2	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline	2	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system	1	0	0	—
StructureBody › Hood › Hinge and attachments	1	0	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bags
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.
Nov 24, 2015 · 100,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 15, 2003
Service brakes, hydraulic
INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 15, 2003
Tires
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
Dec 24, 2002 · 30 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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.
Apr 2, 2001
Vehicle speed control
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK
May 10, 2002
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
THE TIMING BELT FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. NLM
Jan 6, 2001
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
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
Jun 17, 1998

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.