1992 Mitsubishi Diamante Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 19%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante, 19% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Front brake rotors were replaced at mileage 82500 for pulsation when braking. New rotors began to pulsate before 5000 miles use. Rotors were turned and trued by dealer at 90,100 miles, but began to pulsate again with in 2000 miles. 2. Engine exhausts light grey smoke upon acceleration after idling for 2 minutes or more. Engine oil consumption estimated at 1 qt/3000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #731515, filed 2000-09“The front and rear rotors are warping. Vehicle is equipped with four wheel disc brakes, rotors warped due to heat of the disc brakes, dealer stated this was normal, the rotors can be turned, however the problem comes back, consumer states the brake pads are not making contact all along the rotor.”
NHTSA complaint #987017, filed 1996-07“Brake fluid leaked out from the brakes, and consumer had brakes and rotors replaced and when making a right or left turn. Also,there is humming noise coming from the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #851942, filed 1999-10“Abs brake/suspension and tcl traction lights stay on while driving, indicating that there is a problem, but the dlr cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #837407, filed 1999-05“Fuse; approximately every (2) weeks, unknown reason of blowing fuse which operates numerous functions as well as safety feature. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #972452, filed 1995-09Related recalls
- 96V143002Aug 12, 1996Under 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.Covers: Mitsubishi Diamante 1992–1994, 3000GT 1991–1994, Montero 1992–1994
- 96V143001Jul 25, 1996Under 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.Covers: Mitsubishi Diamante 1992–1994, 3000GT 1991–1994, Montero 1992–1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 3 | 11% |
| 1997 | 15 | 44% |
| 1994 | 6 | 22% |
| 1993 | 8 | 28% |
| 1992 | 8 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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