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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Ford Tempo vs Mitsubishi Diamante

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Ford Tempo

Total complaints
1,171
Avg per model year
99
Recall campaigns (all years)
0
Most complained year
1993 (227)
Top problems: Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling, Seat Belts

Mitsubishi Diamante

Total complaints
490
Avg per model year
42
Recall campaigns (all years)
4
Most complained year
2002 (123)
Top problems: Visibility, Engine and Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Complaints by model year

YearFord TempoMitsubishi Diamante
1995312
199416127
199322729
199217642
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.