1997 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
The Mitsubishi Diamante is an automobile that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2005.
The first series was a hardtop introduced to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989. It went on sale in Japan exclusively in May 1990 and won that year's Japan Car of the Year award. It was created by splicing an extra 6.6 cm (2.6 in) right down the middle of the Mitsubishi Galant, which itself had won the Japan Car of the Year award in 1987. The Diamante's platform was also used for the sporty Mitsubishi 3000GT.
The name Diamante was derived from the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian word for "diamond" and was adopted also as homage to the Mitsubishi badge which is composed of three diamonds. In Japan, this vehicle was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
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Common 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
The 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante is a luxury vehicle that has been praised for its stylish design, interior room, and optional child safety seat. However, like any vehicle, it is not without its common problems.
One of the most common issues reported by owners is transmission problems. This can manifest in a variety of ways, such as the car stalling or feeling like it's in limp mode. One owner reported that their car would stall when shifting into drive, and that the engine check light would come on. They took their car to Auto Zone and got codes P0755, P0760, and P0765, which pointed to Shift Solenoids B, C, and D Manafunction. The owner suspects that the problem might be with the shift solenoids in the transmission, and is wondering if it's just the cables or if the solenoids themselves are damaged.
Another common problem reported by owners is engine issues. One owner reported that their car would sometimes stall when accelerating, and that the check engine light would come on. They took their car to a mechanic and found that the problem was with the crankshaft position sensor. The mechanic replaced the sensor and the problem was solved.
Another issue reported by owners is electrical problems. One owner reported that their car's interior lights would sometimes flicker, and that the car would sometimes have trouble starting. They took their car to a mechanic and found that the problem was with the alternator. The mechanic replaced the alternator and the problem was solved.
Lastly, some owners have reported issues with the car's suspension. One owner reported that their car would sometimes make a clunking noise when going over bumps, and that the car would sometimes feel like it was pulling to one side. They took their car to a mechanic and found that the problem was with the car's struts. The mechanic replaced the struts and the problem was solved.
In conclusion, the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante is a luxury vehicle that has been praised for its stylish design, interior room, and optional child safety seat. However, like any vehicle, it is not without its common problems. The most common issues reported by owners are transmission problems, engine issues, electrical problems, and suspension issues. If you own a 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante, it's important to be aware of these common problems and to address them promptly if they occur.
Why did Mitsubishi discontinue the Diamante?
The Diamante was a popular car among buyers who were looking for a comfortable and stylish luxury sedan. It was not as popular as some rivals, such as the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord, but it was a good value for money car. The Diamante was discontinued in 2005 due to declining sales.
What engine is in a Mitsubishi Diamante?
The Diamante was marginally larger with improved headroom. It was powered by several engines: the base engine was a 2.5-liter MVV (lean burn) V6, followed by a number of 2.5 and 3.5-liter variants, the 2.5-liter engine sported 175 hp and the 3.5-liter engine boasted 210 hp (160 kW).
Why won't my Mitsubishi Diamante start?
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Diamante won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
What size engine is in the 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante?
3.5 L
Used 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante - Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 205 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Diamante problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
The NHTSA has received 34 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 6MMAP47P1VT
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC II TIRES, SIZE 115/60/15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AND THAT THE TREAD DEPTH WAS 8/32. AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRE, AN OFFICER CONCLUDED THAT THE TREAD WAS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE CHUNKS OF THE TREAD WERE MISSING AND WIRES WERE HANGING OUT OF THE TIRES. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED COMPONENT. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/16/08. *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-02
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL*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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-15
- VIN: 6MMAP37P9VT
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE HEATER 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.HTML PLEASE 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 PROVIDED YOU 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 *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-17
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 CAME IN THROUGH AIR EVENTS AND THE LIQUID ALSO BURNED, CAUSING SMOKE TO COME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-20
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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? *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-09
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-20
- VIN: 6MMAP47P3VT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.*AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-30
- VIN: 6MMAP37PXVT
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 6MMAP47P3VT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
- Summary: 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. *AK (DOT NUMBER: N/A TIRESIZE: P21560R16)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-01
- VIN: 6MMAP37P1VT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM WHEEL, AND BRAKES DO NOT WORK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-23
- VIN: 6MMAP47P7VT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 WAS DANGEROUS, AND MAY HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 6MMAP47P8VT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHEN EXITING VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER ADJUSTED THE BELTS, PROBLEM STILL OCCUR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK 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. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 6MMAP47POVT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: 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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 6MMAP47P0VT
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-14
- VIN: 6MMAP47P8VT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHEN REMOVING CHILD 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/MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURE WAS LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 6MMAP37P0VT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: 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. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ROTORS WERE WARPED AND RESURFACED THREE TIMES. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-11-01
- VIN: 6MMAP37PXVT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BAD VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE APPLYING BRAKES, AND CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE , WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. BEEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, DEALER REPLACED ROTORS. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 6MMAP57P3VT
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 6MMAP47P2VT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-11-13
- VIN: 6MMAP37P8VT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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
PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-07
- VIN: 6MMAP37P9VT
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: 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. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-12
- VIN: 6MMAP57P3VT
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TORQUE CONVERTER/CAMSHAFT, AND POSITION SENSOR FAILED.
Negative 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante car reviews
Positive 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante car reviews
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The car has experienced some transmission issues, such as a noticeable jerk at certain speeds. Fortunately, the driver door was fixed under warranty. Overall, there are no other significant problems to report. Despite these minor issues, I still have a great appreciation for this car. However, I have decided not to purchase this particular model again.
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That's a great looking car! Just a heads up, the brakes may need frequent replacement, so be gentle with them. Unfortunately, heated seats weren't available in the '97 model, which would have been nice for the leather. It would also be helpful to have directional assistance in the area where the little TV screen is located. On the downside, there have been continuous transmission problems, particularly with 2nd gear slipping and catching, as well as some burning of the fluid. The dealer seems to be dragging their feet on replacing it, but other than that, there haven't been any major issues. There is also a minor problem with the trunk release occasionally not working or the key in the trunk not functioning properly when there are boxes in it.
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I'm so glad to hear that you love your 97 Diamante LS! It's a shame to hear that the transmission can be a bit jerky at times, but overall it sounds like a great car to own and purchase.
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This is one of the best cars I have ever owned, except for the occasional quirk when the transmission shifts to 2nd gear. It has been a reliable vehicle with great gas mileage and no maintenance issues. I purchased it in 2000 with 37,000 miles and have driven it up to 98,000 miles with many more years to come.
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I am a car enthusiast who enjoys finding great deals on reliable vehicles. I keep a list of my favorite cars and watch for those with high reliability ratings that also have a good resale value. That's how I discovered the Diamante. I'm not sure why more people don't buy them new, but I don't mind. Two years ago, I was able to purchase a '97 model with only 27,000 miles in mint condition for only $15,700. I've been enjoying driving it ever since!
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Marcel Leffler 2024-04-01
I wouldn't recommend buying it brand new. However, I believe it's the best used car to purchase due to its high resale value. I purchased my 97 Diamante for only 10k with 50k miles on it. If you come across a better deal, please let me know! The car sounds great when you step on the gas, but I do wish it had stronger brakes. The transmission is one of my favorite features as it adjusts to the driver's driving habits, which is pretty cool. Additionally, it's one of the best-looking cars out there, just like all Mitsubishis.