MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1998 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:11:13.965Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Diamante Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1992: 42 complaints 1992 1993: 29 complaints 1994: 27 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 51 complaints 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2003: 56 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004
1998: 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.

VISIBILITY

13 of 27 total reports mention: visibility.

INJURY
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HEATER CORE FAILED TO WORK FOR SIX WEEKS, FUMES WENT THROUGH THE VENTS AND ANTI FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CARPET AND PADDING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP ON 12/12/00, VEHICLE RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP ON 1/3/01 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, ON...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010228

THIS IS A MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE 1998 ES. I'M EXPERIENCING PUNGENT SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE INSIDE THE CAR AS SOON AS I TURN ON HEATING. THE DEALER I GOT THE PREOWNED CAR FROM WON'T FIX THE PROBLEM UNLESS I CAN SHOW THEM THE LEAK IN HEATER CORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040720

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

WHEELS

1 of 27 total reports mentions: wheels.

VISIBILITY

1 of 27 total reports mentions: visibility.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES DON'T CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD IN COLD WEATHER DUE TO A STIFF HINGE NEAR THE BASE OF THE WIPER ARM. CAN BE TEMPORARILY CORRECTED BY USING A LIGHT, PENETRATING LUBRICANT, BUT PROBLEM RETURNS AFTER CAR WASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990311

VISIBILITY

1 of 27 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R Date not on file — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 1992 ● 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ◆ 2001 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.