1999 Mitsubishi DiamanteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante has problems

23 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
Visibility100
Suspension30
Engine and engine cooling30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Service brakes10
Steering10
Structure10
Tires10
Visibility/wiper10
3 other systems30

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

2 recalls

1999 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

Driveline: hydraulic

Recall 00V-132 · May 8, 2000 · 9,250 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SCREW HEAD BREAKS OFF, THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINER CLIP CAN BECOME DISLODGED AND COULD RESULT IN THE PARKING BRAKE DRAGGING AND/OR FAILURE OF THE…

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

1999 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Diamante owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WOULD SHAKE; AND WAS NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS ATTACHED PROPERLY. ON A…
Complaint 10354347 · Sep 7, 2010
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
Complaint 10176731 · Dec 21, 2006 · 86,000 miles
HEATER CORE ON 1999 DIAMANTE LEAKED IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WINDOWS FOGGED UP AND ELECTRICAL COMPONETS WERE LEAKED ON. *JB
Complaint 10164867 · Aug 7, 2006

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