The 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 103,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mitsubishi diamante. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…”
“Consumer states purchased new tire on 12/6/02. On 12/24/02 while driving tire blewout causing extensive damage to vehicle. Tire info: b.f. Goodrich ph p205/65r15 right front tire 30 miles on tire damage to vehicle tire not original”
“While driving on the highway vehicle stopped accelerating. Vehicle had to be towed. *ak”
“Purchased with 14,000 from dealer, had a major engine falure due to piston ring wear/falure. Had it repaired 10,000 ago mits paid for parts, I paid $1,200 for labor. Now 10,000 miles later I have the same problem again. This is my 2nd mits car I have had the same problem with that had to be rebuilt.”
“The timing belt failed while driving causing damage to the engine. Nlm”
“While driving about 75 mph left rear tire had a blowout and lost control of vehicle, crashing into a divider on the highway. Vehicle had to be towed. Bridgetone bt 70s, p205/65 r15. *ak”
“While driving at night and trying to dim lights, every light went out. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said headlight relay went out. Dealer replaced relay. 10,000 miles later, same problem occurred. *ak”
“Power steering pump failed and all fluid came out.*et”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.