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1997 Mitsubishi Diamante vs 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1997 Mitsubishi Diamante1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints34810
Recall campaigns04
Service bulletins (TSBs)56102
Investigations07
Crash reports234
Fire reports1109
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1919–21
Median reported incident mileage105,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMitsubishi DiamantePontiac Grand Prix
Steering1216
Exterior Lighting0149
Engine and Engine Cooling4136
Electrical System288
Visibility378
Air Bags056
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1342
Engine045

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems034
Stalling024
Airbag warning light024
Loss of power012
Overheating011
Electrical failures09
Clunking / rattling09
Rust / corrosion08
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.