1993 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
108 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 19 complaints (26.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 31.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 21.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 10.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 5; 1996: 5; 2000: 1; 2001: 5; 2002: 2; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10142504 · 2005-11-12 (November 12, 2005)
'93 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. BOUGHT IN '98 HAS SMOKED AFTER IDLING AT STOPS FOR YEARS AND I THOUGHT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS MAKE AND HAVE FOUND THAT A LOT OF MITSUBISHI'S HAVE THE PROBLEM ALSO AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE CAUSE. MECHANIC'S SAY NEW ENGINE IS NEEDED, BUT NEW CARS ALSO SMOKE? COMPRESSION IS GOOD SO WHAT IS THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM? ALSO WILL NOT PASS DEQ WHICH IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WITH THAT MUCH SMOKE!*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 108 miles reported. Look up ODI 10142504 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 482974 · 1995-04-11 (April 11, 1995)
GEAR SHIFT LEVER SLIPS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL GEAR. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 482974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488574 · 1995-10-05 (October 5, 1995)
ADHESIVE HOLDING HOOD TO FRAME FAILS, CAUSING DENTS IN HOOD. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488574 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502614 · 1996-03-25 (March 25, 1996)
BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503251 · 1996-04-08 (April 8, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503251 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504317 · 1996-05-11 (May 11, 1996)
TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED TWICE. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 753653 · 2001-10-25 (October 25, 2001)
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKING SYSTEM. I HAD MY BRAKES FIXED IN FEBRUARY 2001, IT IS NOW 10/2001 AND I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED AGAIN. I AM A SAFE DRIVER AND DO NOT DRIVE DANGEROUSLY OR WRECKLESS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW WEAR AND TEAR OCCURED SO QUICKLY. MY FRONT END VIBRATES VIGOROUSLY WHILE BREAKING. STOPPING SEVERAL FEET PAST THE POINT WHERE I BREAKED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAVE TO STOP WAY AHEAD OF A STOP. ALSO, MY CAR SHAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES WHEN I TRY TO STOP. AS FOR THE TRANSMISS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 753653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8015456 · 2002-08-05 (August 5, 2002)
OWNER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERS IN HER AREA DUE TO ENGINE MAKING NOISE. DEALERS WERE UNABLE TO FIX PROBLEM, BUT THOUGHT THAT BRAKES WERE THE CAUSE, AND REPLACED THEM SEVERAL TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8015456 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
93V044000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1993-03-16 (March 16, 1993)
THE REAR OUTBOARD LOWER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY TORQUED ON INSTALLATION.
Consequence: THE INADEQUATELY TORQUED ANCHOR BOLT COULD FAIL INA SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. FAILURE OF THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY RESULTS ININCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: RETORQUE THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V143001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1996-07-25 (July 25, 1996)
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.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V143002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1996-08-12 (August 12, 1996)
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.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗