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1994 Mitsubishi Diamante: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante, most recently filed August 1996. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V143002 Filed Aug 12, 1996

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/BRAKE HOSES

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
UNDER 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.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Repair progress not yet reported10,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V143002
Listed for 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V143001 Filed Jul 25, 1996

MITSUBISHI/BRAKE HOSES

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
UNDER 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.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Repair progress not yet reported93,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V143001

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Owner complaints (27)

27 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 27.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1994 compares with other Diamante years

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This year (1994)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined

19
mpg combined
16
city
23
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,350
CO₂ tailpipe
468 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize-Large Station Wagons

What it costs you to run

$3,437per year
$286per month
789gallons a year

Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1994 Mitsubishi Diamante configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$4,350468
3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$4,550494
3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$4,550494

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1994 Mitsubishi Diamante FAQ

How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 96V143002 (brake), 96V143001 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante problems?

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (6), Service brakes (6), Seat belts (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante get?

EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 16 city, 23 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1994 Diamante compare with other years?

Among the 1992–2002 Mitsubishi Diamante model years at least five years old, the 1995 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 2002 the most (123). The 1994 drew 27. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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