Safety - transmission: at 9,500 miles my car started lurching when stepping on the gas from a stop. It supposedly was repaired but has continued to be problem and each time I bring it in for service the dealer can not recreate the problem. Since I had not heard that this has been on going problem with this model, I thought it must be something that I had done. Upon reviewing the information of nhsta, I realize that the dealers and mitsubishi are deliberately hiding this problem. Safety - fuel tank: my fuel tank began leaking at 59,560 miles and when the dealer removed it had 3 stress wholes. The tank had to be sent out for welding. Of course, I had to pay for the repair even though I spoke directly to the mitsubishi complaint department. Since it was not a recall item, mitsubishi or the dealer will not pay for the repair. The dangerous fuel leak is another ongoing hidden problem. Alternator pulley: has been making noise from the beginning and I have complained each service. Now, I discover through the federal safety agency that alternator pulley is a known design flaw. Mitsubishi and their dealers must be held accountable.
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante transmission problems
10 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission10
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mitsubishi Diamante transmission 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.
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)
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.
Transmission shifts inconsistently, it jolts and does not always down shift, causing excessive wear to brakes as well as safety hazard when trying to stop the vehicle without lower gear assistance.
Torque converter/camshaft, and position sensor failed.
Transmission/ brake failure.
The transmission was replaced because the car lunged forward when shifting.
Automatic transmission failed four times.
Transmission has been replaced during repairs, and the vehicle sometimes revvs high and then dies out. Also, it is sometimes very hard to stop the vehicle,. The dealers cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving at 15 MPH ABS brakes failed vehicle did not stop and continued to move hitting vehicle in front. Also, transmission failure, resulting in extreme shifts.
Questions about the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante transmission
Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante, 29% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mitsubishi Diamante have bad transmission?
The Mitsubishi Diamante model years with the most transmission complaints are 1997 (10 complaints) and 2002 (10 complaints).
Other 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante problems
Brakes 15Engine 4Fuel system 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Electrical 2Seat belts 2Tires 2Body 1Locks 1Steering 1
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