1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 44%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante, 44% of the 34 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #701209, filed 1998-12“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #729784, filed 2000-09“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #870102, filed 2000-09“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.”
NHTSA complaint #873570, filed 2000-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #834829, filed 1999-02Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
10 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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