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1997 Mitsubishi Diamante ES

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1997 Mitsubishi Diamante – exterior Unverified
Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante VR-X rearview by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1997–2005); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante VR-X rearview by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 02-03 Mitsubishi Diamante by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante LS rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Diamante rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Low94JanMitsuDashboard by Infrogmation, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante ES is a 210-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,370 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 210 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 231 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Diamante measures 194.1 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,483 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$26,370 ($53,397 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower210 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque231 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Tank Capacity19 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in
Wheels Rear15 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length194.1 in
Width70.3 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb Weight3,483 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE.

34 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE

Owner Complaints

34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes14
Hydraulic13
Power Train10
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Fuel System3
Gasoline3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 7, 2008 · Tires Crash 1 injury
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC II TIRES, SIZE 115/60/15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW…”
Feb 11, 2008 · Visibility
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR LEAKED DUE TO THE HEATER CORE. THE RADIATOR LEAKED ONTO THE CARPET WHEN THE HEAT WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED…”
Jan 21, 2008 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE HEATER CORE GOING OUT. MINE WENT OUT A FEW DAYS AGO AND WAS INFORMED BY MITSUBISHI IT WILL COST ME 965 TO REPLACE. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE HUNDREDS…”
Jun 17, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“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…”
Sep 21, 2005 · Structure
“THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND TRUNK DECK OF MY 1997 DIAMANTE IS FADING WITH WHITE PATCHES. THE HOOD AND BODY PAINT LOOKS GOOD AS NEW. I WAXED MY VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 TIMES A YEAR. IS THIS A DEFECT FROM THE…”

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 1997 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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