1993 Mitsubishi Diamante
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 123 |
| 2003 | 56 |
| 2004 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
10 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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. PH
NHTSA ODI report, 20021209
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. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19960319
NO COLLISION INVOLVED WHILE DRIVING MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED, VEHICLE HAD BEGAN TO STOP LOW SPEED. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19951208
10 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH7 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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, 20051112
3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE REAR OUTBOARD LOWER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY TORQUED ON INSTALLATION.
Remedy: RETORQUE THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION.
Campaign 93V044000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
1993 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 93V044000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V143001 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V143002 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.