1993 Mitsubishi Diamante ES
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- Photo: 1st Gen Mitsubishi Diamante 2.2.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Diamante 1992 by Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante ES is a 175-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,842 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Diamante measures 190.2 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,428 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,842 ($51,375 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,428 lbs |
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Rivals to the 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante ES with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 12, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA campaign 96V143002
Jul 25, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA campaign 96V143001
Mar 16, 1993 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE REAR OUTBOARD LOWER SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY TORQUED ON INSTALLATION.
Consequence: THE INADEQUATELY TORQUED ANCHOR BOLT COULD FAIL INA SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. FAILURE OF THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY RESULTS ININCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: RETORQUE THE SAFETY BELT ATTACHMENTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION.
NHTSA campaign 93V044000
30 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE
Owner Complaints
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE (10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Hydraulic | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.