Mitsubishi Diamante 1994

Model Diamante made in 1994 by Mitsubishi got 35 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, communications and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has one 3.0l engine.

Model 1994

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/24/2020/31/24Premium$ 10124930927
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/24/2020/31/24Premium$ 10124930927
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD18/24/2120/31/24Premium$ 10008930916

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
96V143002MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANfrom 08/01/1991 to 12/02/1993V (Vehicle)1000012/03/1996ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.08/12/199609/03/1996
Defect SummaryUnder 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 SummaryBrake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
NotesSystem: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishicaribbean at 1-787-251-8715.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
96V143001MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 08/01/1991 to 12/02/1993V (Vehicle)9300009/15/1996ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/25/199609/03/1996
Defect SummaryUnder 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 SummaryBrake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
NotesSystem: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic. vehicle description: sedan and wagons equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs) and multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped with or without abs brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in august 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
TSB9752B00202/01/199752073Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision. *jd07/17/1997
COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY
TSB9537A00101/01/199539730Horn buttons on some affected vehicles may spontaneously pop out of the steering wheel. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB971100202/01/199752060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd07/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
9711015401311/01/199754032Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures. *yc03/30/1998
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
97090152B00309/01/199754299Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
992301010/01/19996088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt01/06/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
TSB972301512/01/1997600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt05/26/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
96V14308/28/1998615976Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid. *tt02/06/2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB971100705/01/199752629Corrected cylinder head bolt tightening procedures - service manual revision. *tw08/21/1997
TSB971100605/01/199752630Throttle body procedures - service manual revision. *tw08/21/1997
TSB970000506/01/199752620Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw08/21/1997
TSB971100905/01/199752627Corrected upper oil pan installation procedures - service manual revision. *tw08/21/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
10/22/1996112/01/1995
 No deployment of airbag during collision.
09/17/19947
 Other: premature deployment of airbag, insurance company for client. *tw
09/17/19941
 False deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags, resulting in loss of control/accident/injuries. *skd
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
 While traveling 15 mph on brick street air bag deployed without indication. manufacturer has been notified. please provide further information. *ak
04/18/199808/01/1995
 No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a crash.
04/25/19971
 Owner hit another car from behind and the air bag didn't deploy. also, seat belt didn't restrain driver from hitting the windshield. *ak
01/07/1995
 Was in an accident the drivers air bag didn't deploy and seat belt didn't restrain hit the front windshield. tt
01/07/1995
 Was in an accident the passengers air bag didn't deploy and seat belt didn't restrain hit the front windshield. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/06/2001107/18/1997
 The timing belt failed while driving causing damage to the engine. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/02/2001201/01/2095
 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.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
 There's a smell that comes out of the air conditioner. please give more information. *ak
01/01/1994
 While driving consumer says the air conditioner makes the car run hot. tt
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
02/14/19954
 Low and high beams are not bright enough, causing poor visibility. *skd
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
05/17/20002
 While driving at night and trying to dim lights, every light went out. took vehicle to dealer, and they said headlight relay went out. dealer replaced relay. 10,000 miles later, same problem occurred. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
02/14/19954
 Vehicle to hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position or when trying to pass other vehicles.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/16/1997210/24/1994
 Transmission jumps out of gear. dealer has replaced parts of transmission twice, and it is slipping again. *ak *slc
08/01/1994
 Transmission abruptly downshifts every day on first slow braking after cold start in mornings. dealers have been unable to repair. they seem to have traced it to a ciruit board.
SEAT BELTS
01/07/1995
 Seat belt didn't restrain hit the front windshield. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
08/22/1997
 The seat belt on the driver's side will not stay latched. can buckle the seat belt, but it will just pop open. the seat belt buckle has not been fixed. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
107/18/1997
 The seat belt does not retract when it is unbuckled. nlm
04/25/19971
 Owner hit another car from behind and the air bag didn't deploy. also, seat belt didn't restrain driver from hitting the windshield. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
 Intermittent brake problem. dealership cannot find the cause of the problem. *ak
1
 Intermittent brake problem. dealership was unable to find the cause of the problem. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/27/1996112/16/1994
 Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
 When applying the brakes car vibrates had abs anti-lock brake . tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
06/18/1999508/01/1997
 Since the purchase date of this vehicle, every six months, i get a pulsation in the steering wheel and the brake pedal. the first time, mitsubishi dealer said resurface the rooter. the second time, they said i should replace the pads and rooter, the third time the wheel hub may be bad, the fourth time i took it to a local gas station and the rooters were resurfaced again and i feel the problem happening again. the dealer has clearly shown that they donnot know what the problem is nor can fix it.i get this pulsation at about 45 and above along with the steering wheel shaking which on a rainy day can be bad.i have spoken to over ten people with diamante's and they have stated they have this problem and they cant fix it..
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
06/17/19982
 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
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
08/01/19991
 Power steering pump failed and all fluid came out.*et
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
10/22/1996112/01/1995
 Hood bolts tore out of cowl, causing hood to come off during accident.
TIRES
12/24/200230
 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
TIRES - SIDEWALL
406/01/1995
 In july 1997 i purchased a set (4) of goodrich comp t/a, vr4, 205g5r15 tires for approximately $505. 6 months later i had a blowout leaving a shopping center. i didn't think much of it and had it replaced with an identical tire at a local station for approximately $125. in december 1998 i had another blowout while driving to work and while i did not have an accident it was close. i had an identical replacement installed for around $110. in march of this year i noticed a golf ball size knot on one of the two remaining original tires. i've had it replaced (my station has saved the tire) for another $100. the remaining tire now has a small knot developing on the sidewall exactly where the other tire developed the knot. i will have to replace this tire also. in short i bought a set of tires thats had two blowouts and two knots requiring replacement. a $500 set of tires has cost approximately $900 in two years and i have the same type of tires that have failed. it appears they were constructed with inherent dangerous defects.( dot number: tire size: 205g5r15 )
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
08/25/20000
 While driving about 75 mph left rear tire had a blowout and lost control of vehicle, crashing into a divider on the highway. vehicle had to be towed. bridgetone bt 70s, p205/65 r15. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05/10/2002
 While driving on the highway vehicle stopped accelerating. vehicle had to be towed. *ak
02/06/19956
 Hesitation upon accelerating from a stop.