1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,132miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,132 miles.
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.
“Heater core randomly cracked one day, causing a tear-like spill of anti-freeze through the top of the radiator. Car was taken to a mechanic and we tried welding the cracks. Anti-freeze still spilled out and anti-freeze smell came in through air events and the liquid also burned, causing smoke to come out from under the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #10193546, filed 2007-06“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. (DOT number: n/a tiresize: p21560r16)”
NHTSA complaint #752292, filed 2001-09Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 17 | 30% |
| 2002 | 38 | 31% |
| 2001 | 14 | 18% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 12% |
| 1995 | 2 | 17% |
| 1994 | 2 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 10% |
| 1992 | 11 | 26% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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