MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1992 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:24.025Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
42
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 42 complaints 1992 42 1993: 29 complaints 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints
1992: 42 complaints 1992 42 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004
1992: 42 complaints 1992 42 1993: 29 complaints 1993 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004

1992: 42 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199242
199329
199427
199512
199734
199827
199923
200051
200178
2002123
200356
20043

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

26% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-01

The motor mount failed, which caused the vehicle to jerk heavily.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-06

Service brakes

21% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

19% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and wiring.

Air bags

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Traveling about 40 MPH when the steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to hit a fire hydrant. The driver's nor passenger's side air bags deployed, causing injuries to the passenger.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-29

Also filed under Steering

While driving driver's side air bag exploded in his face, driver sustained injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-11

Suspension

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1996-09-15Service brakes, hydraulic96V143001 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

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  2. R
    1996-12-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V143002 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V143001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V143002 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.