1999 Mitsubishi Diamante

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1999 Mitsubishi Diamante
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:53:49.533Z

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.

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

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 1995: 12 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 23 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 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 23 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 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1997: 34 complaints 1997 1998: 27 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 23 2000: 51 complaints 2000 2001: 78 complaints 2001 2002: 123 complaints 2002 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

10 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core and interior.

Suspension

3 of 23 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

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, 2019-02-05

Also filed under Service brakes and visibility/wiper

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, 2000-01-08

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system and engine.

Service brakes

3 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility/wiper

1 of 23 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-06-30Parking brake00V132000 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.

  2. R
    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mitsubishi Diamante — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 00V132000 · Parking brake

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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, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 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.