MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1999 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:14:01.655Z

Only 23 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 23 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, 1999 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
1999: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
199242
199329
199427
199512
199734
199827
199923
200051
200178
2002123
200356
20043

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

8 of 23 total reports mention: visibility.

SUSPENSION

2 of 23 total reports mention: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

"TAKATA RECALL" I FOUND THE MOST RECENT RECALL ON THE PAGE, HTTPS://DRIVING-TESTS.ORG/VIN-DECODER/ WHEN I TRY TO KNOW MORE ABOUT VIN NUMBER WAS. I SEARCHED IN GOOGLE SEARCH. AND THAT WHY I FOUND THIS INFORMATION. THANS A LOT FOR YOUR HELP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190205

PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN ACCERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FROM 2000 MILES -4000 PULLED TO RIGHT AT ALL SPEEDS. NOW ONLY HIGHWAY.MITSUBISHI CLAIMS THIS PULLING IS " NORMAL TORQUE STEER".

NHTSA ODI report, 20000108

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VISIBILITY

1 of 23 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 23 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000630 — parking brake

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEAD OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE RETAINING CLIP FOR THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK OFF.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETAINING CLIP SCREW AND IN THE PROCESS INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM OF ANY POSSIBLE RELATED DAMAGE. ANY RELATED DAMAGE THAT MAY BE FOUND WILL ALSO BE REPAIRED.

Campaign 00V132000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1999 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V132000 (parking brake) 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 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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