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)
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante brakes problems
15 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 44%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor5
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: disc2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
- Antilock1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mitsubishi Diamante brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When consumer applies brakes there is smoke coming from wheel, and brakes do not work. Dealership is aware of problem.
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.
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.*ak 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.
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. I emailed the articles from the newspaper and called them to follow up. At that time they acknowledged problems with the diamant bral
When applying the brakes there is a loud grinding noise, as if metal grinding. Dealer says the emergency brake cable got caught on the rear brake rotors. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
Rotors were warped and resurfaced three times. Yh
In reverse gear ,backing out of driveway, vehicle suddenly accelerated at full throttle. Brakes were inoperative, did not sto vehicle.consumer had to throw the vehicle into park in order to stop.
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.
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.
Questions about the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante brakes
Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante, 44% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
Transmission 10Engine 4Fuel system 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Electrical 2Seat belts 2Tires 2Body 1Locks 1Steering 1
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