1993 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1993 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:59.276Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 42 complaints 1993: 29 complaints 1993 29 1994: 27 complaints 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 1993: 29 complaints 1993 29 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 1993: 29 complaints 1993 29 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

1993: 29 complaints

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YearComplaints
199242
199329
199427
199512
199734
199827
199923
200051
200178
2002123
200356
20043

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

10 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the dual airbags went off which caused hitting a ditch. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09

Vehicle cut in front to make right turn, hit vehicle on passenger side, driver hit steering wheel column with knee and leg, air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-19

No collision involved while driving make a sudden stop, driver side deployed, vehicle had began to stop low speed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-08

Service brakes

10 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

7 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing crankcase (pcv) and exhaust system.

Show complaint excerpts

'93 Mitsubishi Diamante. Bought in '98 has smoked after idling at stops for years and I thought it was normal for this make and have found that a lot of Mitsubishi's have the problem also and would like to know the cause.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-12

Vehicle speed control

3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-03-19Seat belts93V044000 The rear outboard lower safety belt attachment bolt was inadequately torqued on installation.

    Remedy: Retorque the safety belt attachments to the correct specification.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V044000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V143001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V143002 · Service brakes, hydraulic

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante have?
3 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.