1994 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1994 Mitsubishi Diamante
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Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1994: 27 complaints

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

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.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

CRASHINJURY

Tires

3 of 27 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH
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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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  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.

  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.

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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FAQ

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.