MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mitsubishi Diamante

▲ Better than typical
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:10.468Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Diamante Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 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
1997: 34 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199242
199329
199427
199512
199734
199827
199923
200051
200178
2002123
200356
20043

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 47%

47% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 32%

32% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH ABS BRAKES FAILED VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CONTINUED TO MOVE HITTING VEHICLE IN FRONT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, RESULTING IN EXTREME SHIFTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970828

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VISIBILITY 12%

12% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exterior and windshield.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing radiator assembly and gasoline.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

DT: CONSUMER HAD 1997 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER,. VEHICLE HAD A GAS LEAK, DEALER COULD NOT FIND HOLE IN GAS TANK, CONSUMER REPLACED GAS TANK, ABOUT 8 MONTHS AFTER GAS TANK WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050609

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1992 ● 2000 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 2001 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.