1997 Mitsubishi Diamante service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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)”
filed Sep 24, 2001
“When consumer applies brakes there is smoke coming from wheel, and brakes do not work. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak”
filed Jan 25, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Diamante years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Diamante | 4 | 7% |
| 2002 Diamante | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 Diamante | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 Diamante | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 Diamante | 2 | 9% |
| 1998 Diamante | 3 | 11% |
| 1994 Diamante | 6 | 22% |
| 1993 Diamante | 8 | 28% |
| 1992 Diamante | 7 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.