We found the following complaints for MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE (1997)
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Loud winding noise from alternator pulley, took car to a mitsubishi dealer service center for repair.i was informed by the service center that the pulley is no longer available or required.a new design and belt was implemented on the new models to fix the problem.a new belt is required to fix the problem on the old models.the new belt will not go around the pulley and the pulley will not be used.this appears to be a design defect.is the consumer responsible for the cost of the new belt and labor to put it on. This new belt was not part of the 1997 models.i think the manufacturer should pay for this repair! it is a defect.the pulley is not available because it is the problem part.
Hesitation between gears due to electronic control unit failure.
Thereis a major problem with the mitsubishi diamanteheater core going out. Mine went out a few days ago and was informed by mitsubishi it will cost me 965 to replace. Even though there are hundreds of mitsubishi diamante owners complaining about this problem including with people that have as low as 30-45k on their vehicle. Please look at this forum which show many mitsubishi owners complaining about their vehicle.. Http://www.diamanteowners.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php?t3615-0.htmlplease help me and help these poor owners. Recall this major error mistubishi knows about but refuses to do anything about it and keep silent. This also can cause death because when the heater core fails it leaks and causes a bad odor of antifreeze. You wouldn't want your kids breathing on that would you. On the website i have providedyou it will show a case in which a person went into respiratory failure do to inhaling anti freeze.. Many of these owners till this day face a danger because they have no choice but to drive these vehicles as it is there only means of transportation and many cannot afford to fix this expensive problem (costing as much as 1,300).we beg of all the good people that had made a difference in peoples lives, safety and security to help us diamante owners thank you and god bless
Heater core randomly cracked one day, causing a tear-like spill of anti-freeze through the top of the radiator. Car was taken to a mechanic and we tried welding the cracks. Anti-freeze still spilled out and anti-freeze smell camein through air events and the liquid also burned,causing smoke to come out from under the hood.
Torque converter/camshaft, and position sensor failed.
I purchased this vehicle 2 months ago and have made 5 trips back to the dealer due to brakes, tires & engine tapping and now the transmission seems to be slipping.(dot number: n/atiresize: p21560r16)
There is a very distinct gas smell in and around the car. It also leaks gas from the gas tank when full. I have notified misubishi several times and i have been told that my car is fine.
Safety - transmission:at 9,500 miles my car started lurching when stepping on the gas from a stop.it supposedly was repaired but has continued to be problem and each time i bring it in for service the dealer can not recreate the problem.since i had not heard that this has been on going problem with this model, i thought it must be something that i had done.upon reviewing the information of nhsta, i realize that the dealers and mitsubishi are deliberately hiding this problem.safety - fuel tank:my fuel tank began leaking at 59,560 miles and when the dealer removed it had 3 stress wholes.the tank had to be sent out for welding.of course, i had to pay for the repair even though i spoke directly to the mitsubishi complaint department.since it was not a recall item, mitsubishi or the dealer will not pay for the repair.the dangerous fuel leak is another ongoing hidden problem.alternator pulley:has been making noise from the beginning and i have complained each service. Now, i discover through nhtsa that alternator pulley is a known design flaw.mitsubishi and their dealers must be held accountable.
Dt:consumer had 1997 mitsubishi diamante.consumer took vehicle to dealer,. Vehicle had a gas leak, dealer could not find hole in gas tank, consumer replaced gas tank, about 8 months after gas tank was replaced the vehicle exploded.
Consumer has problems with the window leaking/door locks freezing and the rear view mirrowfalling off. The dealer replaced the mirror, and it's known that the in 98 models rear view mirrors are mounted to the roof console.as a result of 97 defects,door locks freeze in the open position when consumer gets in the car and closes the door inbelow 25 degree temperature.the door will not be closed due to freezing of the locks. The windowsleaks after washing vehicle or if it rains.the water stays inside the car if the temperature drops below freezing, causingthe windows and locks to freeze. Dealers have not remedied this problem. This has hyappened 3 times monday january 12, 98.the first time and the vehicle is still at the dealership.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with parking brake. When parking brake is applied, it doesn't keep the vehicle from drifting.the manufacturer has been contacted.attempts have been made to repair, but problem still exists.*ml
When applying the brakes there is a loud grinding noise, as if metal grinding. Dealer says the emergency brake cable got caught on the rear brake rotors. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
I purchased this vehicle 2 months ago and have made 5 trips back to the dealer due to brakes, tires & engine tapping and now the transmission seems to be slipping.(dot number: n/atiresize: p21560r16)
Automatic transmission failed four times.
Transmission shifts inconsistently, it jolts and does not always down shift, causing excessive wear to brakes as well as safety hazard when trying to stop the vehicle without lower gear assistance.
Transmission has been replacedduring repairs, and the vehicle sometimes revvs high and then dies out. Also,it is sometimes very hard to stop the vehicle,. The dealers cannot duplicate the problem.
When exiting vehicledriver's side automatic shoulder belt does not retract. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer adjusted the belts, problem still occur.please provide any further details. The brakes make noise due to front pads wear and front brake rotors warping.the transmission shutters occasinaly when taking off and was replaced with new one.
Transmission/ brake failure.
While driving at 15 mph abs brakes failedvehicle did not stop and continued to move hitting vehicle in front.also, transmission failure, resulting in extreme shifts.
Safety - transmission:at 9,500 miles my car started lurching when stepping on the gas from a stop.it supposedly was repaired but has continued to be problem and each time i bring it in for service the dealer can not recreate the problem.since i had not heard that this has been on going problem with this model, i thought it must be something that i had done.upon reviewing the information of nhsta, i realize that the dealers and mitsubishi are deliberately hiding this problem.safety - fuel tank:my fuel tank began leaking at 59,560 miles and when the dealer removed it had 3 stress wholes.the tank had to be sent out for welding.of course, i had to pay for the repair even though i spoke directly to the mitsubishi complaint department.since it was not a recall item, mitsubishi or the dealer will not pay for the repair.the dangerous fuel leak is another ongoing hidden problem.alternator pulley:has been making noise from the beginning and i have complained each service. Now, i discover through nhtsa that alternator pulley is a known design flaw.mitsubishi and their dealers must be held accountable.
Torque converter/camshaft, and position sensor failed.
The transmission was replaced because the car lunged forward when shifting.
Torque converter/camshaft, and position sensor failed.
When exiting vehicledriver's side automatic shoulder belt does not retract. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer adjusted the belts, problem still occur.please provide any further details. The brakes make noise due to front pads wear and front brake rotors warping.the transmission shutters occasinaly when taking off and was replaced with new one.
When removingchild from the integral child safeyy seat shoudler harness locked up.harness got tighter and tighter around child's chest. Parent had to cut the harnnes strap(s) to removed the child.dealer/manufacturerwere contacted about the problem.manufacturewas lookinginto the problem. Problem has not been corrected.
The brake pads, l/r rotors, l/r caliper have been replaced three times on this car. I have been complaining to the dealer, ocean mitubishi, about the brake system on this car for the past 3 years. They have continually ignored my complaints and said that it was not unusual to have these problems with the brakes. I have owned many other cars and have never experienced the brake problems that i have had with this diamante. When i first heard about the problems that mitubishi has had in japan, i emailed the dealer, who said they were unaware of the problems. I emailed the articles from the newspaper and called them to follow up. At that time they acknowledged problems with the diamant bral
While driving at 15 mph abs brakes failedvehicle did not stop and continued to move hitting vehicle in front.also, transmission failure, resulting in extreme shifts.
I purchased this vehicle 2 months ago and have made 5 trips back to the dealer due to brakes, tires & engine tapping and now the transmission seems to be slipping.(dot number: n/atiresize: p21560r16)
Transmission/ brake failure.
While driving at highway speeds braking system malfunctioned, causing bad vibration in the steering wheel. It can lead to loss of control while applyingbrakes, and cause extended stopping distance , which may result in an accident.been to dealer several times, dealer replacedrotors.problem is still occurring. Please provide further information.
In reverse gear ,backing out of driveway, vehicle suddenly accelerated at full throttle. Brakes were inoperative, did not sto vehicle.consumer had to throw the vehicle into park in order to stop.
Whenconsumer appliesbrakes there is smoke coming from wheel,andbrakes do not work.dealership is aware ofproblem.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for shuttering at 19,800 miles.dealer turned rotors, vehicle would not shutter, but still would not stop very well. Consumer had to really press hard to stop,currently, took in vehicle for oil change, and dealer said pads were worn out at 22,000 miles. Consumer felt this wasdangerous, and may hit someone or something.
No summary provided by consumer.*mjs
When exiting vehicledriver's side automatic shoulder belt does not retract. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer adjusted the belts, problem still occur.please provide any further details. The brakes make noise due to front pads wear and front brake rotors warping.the transmission shutters occasinaly when taking off and was replaced with new one.
When exiting vehicledriver's side automatic shoulder belt does not retract. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer adjusted the belts, problem still occur.please provide any further details. The brakes make noise due to front pads wear and front brake rotors warping.the transmission shutters occasinaly when taking off and was replaced with new one.
When applying the brakes there is a loud grinding noise, as if metal grinding. Dealer says the emergency brake cable got caught on the rear brake rotors. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
While driving at highway speeds braking system malfunctioned, causing bad vibration in the steering wheel. It can lead to loss of control while applyingbrakes, and cause extended stopping distance , which may result in an accident.been to dealer several times, dealer replacedrotors.problem is still occurring. Please provide further information.
Consumer had to replace the front rotors twice within 8k miles.the dealer has been notified.
Rotors were warped and resurfaced three times.yh
1997 mitsubishi diamante purchased new from ron bouchard's in september, 1997. I have had problems with this vehicle since december, 1997. Ron bouchard's has picked this vehicle up with a flat bed truck three separate occasions, and it has been driven into the dealership numerous times. Please contact me and i will be happy to supply additonal information. *mjs
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The paint on the roof and trunk deck of my 1997 diamante is fading with white patches. The hood and body paint looks good as new. I waxed my vehicle at least 3 times a year. Is this a defect from the factory i have notice several similar models with the same problem. What should i do about the problem?
I purchased this vehicle 2 months ago and have made 5 trips back to the dealer due to brakes, tires & engine tapping and now the transmission seems to be slipping.(dot number: n/atiresize: p21560r16)
Transmission has been replacedduring repairs, and the vehicle sometimes revvs high and then dies out. Also,it is sometimes very hard to stop the vehicle,. The dealers cannot duplicate the problem.
In reverse gear ,backing out of driveway, vehicle suddenly accelerated at full throttle. Brakes were inoperative, did not sto vehicle.consumer had to throw the vehicle into park in order to stop.
The contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi diamante.the contact stated that the radiator leaked due to the heater core.the radiator leaked onto the carpet when the heat was activated.the contact stated that he and his family have inhaled toxic fumes from the radiator leaking onto the carpet and they are concerned of future health risks.in order to repair the leak, the entire dashboard had to be removed.the vin was unavailable.the current mileage was 113,000 and failure mileage was 112,000.
Rear view mirror failure.
Consumer has problems with the window leaking/door locks freezing and the rear view mirrowfalling off. The dealer replaced the mirror, and it's known that the in 98 models rear view mirrors are mounted to the roof console.as a result of 97 defects,door locks freeze in the open position when consumer gets in the car and closes the door inbelow 25 degree temperature.the door will not be closed due to freezing of the locks. The windowsleaks after washing vehicle or if it rains.the water stays inside the car if the temperature drops below freezing, causingthe windows and locks to freeze. Dealers have not remedied this problem. This has hyappened 3 times monday january 12, 98.the first time and the vehicle is still at the dealership.
Consumer has problems with the window leaking/door locks freezing and the rear view mirrowfalling off. The dealer replaced the mirror, and it's known that the in 98 models rear view mirrors are mounted to the roof console.as a result of 97 defects,door locks freeze in the open position when consumer gets in the car and closes the door inbelow 25 degree temperature.the door will not be closed due to freezing of the locks. The windowsleaks after washing vehicle or if it rains.the water stays inside the car if the temperature drops below freezing, causingthe windows and locks to freeze. Dealers have not remedied this problem. This has hyappened 3 times monday january 12, 98.the first time and the vehicle is still at the dealership.
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