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1992 Mitsubishi DiamanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year17% below the Diamante median · #6 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints424 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante has problems

42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling110
Service brakes, hydraulic70
Air bags62
Electrical system60
Suspension50
Seat belts40
Visibility41
Power train40
Equipment20
5 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1992 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 96V-143 · Aug 12, 1996 · 10,000 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 96V-143 · Jul 25, 1996 · 93,000 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Diamante year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Diamante median. How we score

'92'93'94'95'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Mitsubishi Diamante safety ratings

1992 Mitsubishi Diamante 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Diamante owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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,…
Complaint 10048983 · Dec 1, 2003 · 120,000 miles
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
Complaint 827604 · Sep 4, 1998
HELLO AND THANKS FIRST OF ALL FOR YOUR TIME, UNTIL JULY 5TH OF 1999 I TRUELY ENJOYED MY CAR. I WAS DRIVING ON I57 ON JULY 5TH AT 65 MPH AND MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. I HAVING ROADSIDE SERVICE CALLED FROM MY CELL PHONE A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER ARRIVED WHO WAS ALSO A REPAIR PERSON AND ALSO…
Complaint 762368 · May 28, 2002

Own a 1992 Diamante?

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