1999 Mitsubishi Diamante Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Diamante years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. That ranks 7th out of 9 Diamante model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (10 complaints, 43%), typically at around 82,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 | 43% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% | 71,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 13% | 209,570 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 208,640 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 57,199 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 102,590 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | 208,640 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the screw head breaks off, the parking brake shoe retainer clip can become dislodged and could result in the parking brake dragging and/or failure of the parking brake to properly hold. Seizure of the parking brake shoe, especially on wet or snow covered roads, could result in lockup of one of the rear wheels.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
"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. The vehicle was in motion.
I own a mitsubishi diamante, 1999. I noticed fumes covering the passenger side windshield. In the winter time the problem is worse and it covers both passenger side and driver's side creating very dangerous driving conditions. *tr
Rear end unstable. Vehicle backend swerves and fishtails on wet or icy surfaces. Repair shop states back end is frozen and unable to align rear tires causing vehicle to swerve when driven on wet or icy surfaces. Misalignment of rear results in new tires having to be purchased approximately every…
Tl*the contact owns 1999 mitsubishi diamante. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds the rear view mirror would shake; and was not securely attached to the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the rear view mirror was attached properly. On a…
1999 mitsubishi diamante. Consumer states that thread patterns on tires on vehicle are asymmetric. *tgw the consumer stated the tires didn't have any tread wear, or other ratings on them. The consumer was told the tires were mounted correctly. Updated 04/14/10. *jb
Other Mitsubishi Diamante years
← 1998 Diamante · 2000 Diamante →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Diamante | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Diamante | 56 | 2 |
| 2002 Diamante | 123 | 3 |
| 2001 Diamante | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 Diamante | 51 | 3 |
| 1999 | 23 | 2 |
| 1998 Diamante | 27 | 1 |
| 1997 Diamante | 34 | 0 |
| 1995 Diamante | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Diamante model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.