1992 Mitsubishi Diamante
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
Owner complaints
42 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Mitsubishi has produced 3.0 liter V6 engines from about 1990 through 1996 that exhibit chronic exhasut valve guide function deteroriation after approximately 60,000 miles. this results in heavy oil consumption and eventual engine failure.*ak this engine was utilized in the mitsubishi diamianti, 3000gt, dodge caravan, chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager among others.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The motor mount failed, which caused the vehicle to jerk heavily.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Hello and thanks first of all for your time, until july 5TH of 1999 I truely enjoyed my car. I was driving on I57 on july 5TH at 65 mph and my car suddenly lost power. I having roadside service called from my cell phone a tow truck. the tow truck driver arrived who was also a repair person and…
Hello and thanks first of all for your time, until july 5TH of 1999 I truely enjoyed my car. I was driving on I57 on july 5TH at 65 mph and my car suddenly lost power. I having roadside service called from my cell phone a tow truck. the tow truck driver arrived who was also a repair person and also owner of the repair shop. he informed me he would tow my car to his shop and notify me the next day of the repairs. I being 1 1/2 hours from home had to call a relative to pick me up. I was 11:30 pm I had no way to rent a car. the following morning mr loy the owner called me to advise me that my motor had gone out. I the asked what the cost another motor would be I was advised a used motor would be $2915. I then made about 50 calls to other service centers to find out the $2900 was a fair price. my has always been well maintained. I was of course very upset to find out by about 35 of the 50 mechaincs I talked to advised me, I you let the diamonte idel it will burn oil then without notice your engine will blow. I of course still owing money on my car had it repaired. along with a $110 towing bill from the interstate. this actually getts worse. in november of the same year(1999) this whole issued repeated! this time I was on my lunch hour and my car lost power again. I had my car towed to a nearby imported shop. certainly knowing this time it would not be a big repair welllllllll my engine had gone out again!!!!!! this time like the first time in tears. this repair for the second motor cost my $3200 . thanks*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states the front and rear engine seal and piston rings are inoperative, the vehicle smokes excessively.*jb
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn button has fallen off 4 times, has been replaced by dealer.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Drivers side belt does not retract. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
1. Front brake rotors were replaced at mileage 82500 for pulsation when braking. new rotors began to pulsate before 5000 miles use. rotors were turned and trued by dealer at 90,100 miles, but began to pulsate again with in 2000 miles. 2. engine exhausts light grey smoke upon acceleration after idling for 2 minutes or more. Engine oil consumption estimated at 1 qt/3000 miles.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Whenever consumer turned off the car and tried to start again it won't start. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said the neutral safety switch was bad. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving vehicle will be burning oil, on internalcombustion at all times.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was involved in a head on collision traveling 30-45 mph in which the driver side air bag did not deploy. Consumer also note the veihcle IS totaled. Please provide any further details.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake fluid leaked out from the brakes, and consumer had brakes and rotors replaced and when making a right or left turn. Also,there IS humming noise coming from the steering wheel. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Air conditioner becomes inoperable. Also, intermittently the the automatic fan stays on high and the cuts off. The dealer has not been able correct the problem. *Ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Battery failure on four occasions. Mjs
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Structure › Body › Door
No summary
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Right front rotor has a rust problem since I bought the car and the rotor cannot be turned creating a real expense and hazard
- Electrical system · Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Everytime when using air conditioner, or putting on the radio, the vehicle IS stalling and cutting off without prior warning due to battery. Consumer has replaced battery four times, but stalling continues. Dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Suspension
ABS brake/suspension and tcl traction lights stay on while driving, indicating that there IS a problem, but the dlr cannot determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Cracked valve guide seal failed causing smoke to come form the rear tail pipe.
- Electrical system › Wiring
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column area. The smoke was a result of an electrical problem. Dealer has ben contacted. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
High pressure steel tubing linking rack and pinion steering corroded and leaked all fluid, resulting in loss of power steering.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
While driving front passenger side mirror caught on fire. manufacturer was contacted. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
While driving and stopping at a light, when taking off smoke pours out of the exhaust. When sitting for a long period of time, the smoke will build up and come out by itself. dealer states a valve needs to be replaced. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
If vehicle IS not warmed up until thermostat reaches towards the middle, vehicle would jerk when moving out of park.
- Suspension
The suspension air bags had holes in them due to dry-rot and rusted struts.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 615976Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 54299Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings.
- 54032Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures.
- 52630Throttle body procedures - service manual revision.
- 52629Corrected cylinder head bolt tightening procedures - service manual revision.
- 52627Corrected upper oil pan installation procedures - service manual revision.
- 52620Mut-ii scan tool warranty.
- 52073Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
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