MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1992 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:53.551Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Diamante Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1992: 42 complaints 1992 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 2004
1992: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
199242
199329
199427
199512
199734
199827
199923
200051
200178
2002123
200356
20043

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20031201

AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970729

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN HIS FACE, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961211

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960915 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 96V143001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19961203 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 96V143002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V143001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V143002 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 2000 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 2001 ● 2003

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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:engine:gasoline, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.