1993 Mitsubishi Diamante
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 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.
The rear outboard lower safety belt attachment bolt was inadequately torqued on installation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The inadequately torqued anchor bolt could fail ina sudden stop or accident. Failure of the safety belt assembly results inincreased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Retorque the safety belt attachments to the correct specification.
Owner complaints
29 complaints10 involved a crash1 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
'93 mitsubishi diamante. Bought in '98 has smoked after idling at stops for years and I thought it was normal for this make and have found that a lot of mitsubishi's have the problem also and would like to know the cause. mechanic's say new engine IS needed, but new cars also smoke? compression IS good so what IS the underlying problem? also will not pass deq which IS illegal to drive with that much smoke!*jb
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the dual airbags went off which caused hitting a ditch. please fill in additional information dealer IS aware of the problem. ph
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Owner has taken vehicle to several dealers in her area due to engine making noise. dealers were unable to fix problem, but thought that brakes were the cause, and replaced them several times. please describe details. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
I am having problems with my braking system. I had my brakes fixed in february 2001, it IS now 10/2001 and I have had the brakes replaced again. I am a safe driver and do not drive dangerously or wreckless. I do not understand how wear and tear occured so quickly. my front end vibrates…
I am having problems with my braking system. I had my brakes fixed in february 2001, it IS now 10/2001 and I have had the brakes replaced again. I am a safe driver and do not drive dangerously or wreckless. I do not understand how wear and tear occured so quickly. my front end vibrates vigorously while breaking. stopping several feet past the point where I breaked. the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I have to stop way ahead of a stop. also, my car shakes and the brake pedal vibrates when I try to stop. as for the transmission, while driving, the car IS idled way above the point where it should. the car give a big thump and throw forward when I am trying to break. the transmission IS making funny noise, as if I am driving 55 mph with the car in neutral. as for the fumes, they come in my car and IS very unsettling. I can not stand the way the fumes smell. the car IS also smoking.*ak
- Suspension › Front
When driving over 30 mph steering wheel and vehicle shakes and vibrates badly. also, pulls to the right. vehicle has yet to be taken to dealer. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle would remain in lower gears while in normal operation, running rpms up higher than it should have been. consumer took vehicle to a dealership, who replaced transmission from another vehicle. Vehicle operated normally until september 2000, when transmission would rev up to excessive rpms at speed being traveled. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Tires
Brakes overheated/cracked and had warped when applied while driving. Found out that brakes were underrated along with tires by goodyear. Did not know about this until later. *Ak consumer states vehicle uses australian goodyear tires, gta 205/65r15 h1530, tires were replaced with american…
Brakes overheated/cracked and had warped when applied while driving. Found out that brakes were underrated along with tires by goodyear. Did not know about this until later. *Ak consumer states vehicle uses australian goodyear tires, gta 205/65r15 h1530, tires were replaced with american equivalent goodyear tires and while driving on arizona highways, tires wobble and become unstable after 15-20 minutes, 3 other types of goodyear tires were tried, however all types experienced same scenario, goodyear headquarters informed consumer that the load rating of these tires were only 1400 pounds which may be inadequate for the 5000 pound vehicle, the heat from the underrated tires stresses brake rotors, vehicle has had 3 sets of rotors due to overheating. *slc
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving about 10 mph rear ended another vehicle, and air bag did not deploy without a prior warning. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake light keeps coming on, sometimes pedal goes to the floor. car zigzags in the back, and eventually stops. also, driver's side seatbelt gets stuck in the retractor, eventually it comes out/ air conditioner was not working properly because compressor and clutch were stuck. made a loud noise.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
No summary.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle stalled out under heavy braking conditions and also at idle. throttle body cleaned as repaired. auto continued poor idle. later, battery became fully drained. with headlights on at highway speeds, engaging brakes or turning on any cabin electrical device would flicker and dim the…
Vehicle stalled out under heavy braking conditions and also at idle. throttle body cleaned as repaired. auto continued poor idle. later, battery became fully drained. with headlights on at highway speeds, engaging brakes or turning on any cabin electrical device would flicker and dim the headlights. replaced battery and belts for repair. Alternator tested out okay. poor idling attributed to low voltage to idle speed motor. continuing issue: engaging brakes flicker and dim dashboard lights. the application of the brakes(or brake lights, perhaps) interferes with the electrical system and ultimately, engine operation. this seemed most evident when voltage was at a premium. *ak
- Unknown or other
Bubble in dashboard caused by heat and poor materials.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
When applying the brakes, the vehicle would shake , rotors were cut down (3) times, twice on the front in the last (6) months. all 4 rotors and hub assembly on driver's side were replaced on 9/12/97 with 52,000 miles due to this problem. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling 60 mph on freeway, another vehicle turned directly in front which resulted in a high speed impact. Neither dual air bags deployed upon impact. Please describe details. *ak
- Air bags
Consumer rearended a vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. The seat belt restraints retracted, but owner received injuries to neck and shoulders. dup of 815028, added on 25-feb-98. *ak
- Power train
Transmisson failed. owner believes it was defective or flawed to fail at 60K miles.
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle involved in an accident, hit on the driver's side and the air bag did not deploy. The bumper was sheared completely off. vehicle not seen by adjustor.*ak
- Air bags
Deployment was violent, causing first degree burns to face/chin/wrist during collision.
- Air bags › Frontal
No deployment of drivers air bag in accident, causing injury.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield washer inoperative when it IS cold. *Sd
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission overhauled twice. *Dh
- Structure › Body › Hood
Adhesive holding hood to frame fails, causing dents in hood. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While exiting the interstate, wheel locked up on wet pavement, resulting in a skid, ABS brake system. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Wiring harness shorted out, causing fire. *Dsh
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle cut in front to make right turn, hit vehicle on passenger side, driver hit steering wheel column with knee and leg, air bag did not deploy. *ak
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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