1994 Mitsubishi Diamante
Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1994
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 27 complaints
View as data table
| 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 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
6 of 27 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Was in an accident the drivers air bag didn't deploy and seat belt didn't restrain hit the front windshield. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-09
Also filed under Seat belts
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-21
Service brakes
6 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
4 of 27 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
Tires
3 of 27 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-06
Vehicle speed control
2 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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
1994 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 96V143001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V143002 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 1994 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 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 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.