1999 Mitsubishi Diamante Base
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- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante VR-X rearview by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 02-03 Mitsubishi Diamante by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante LS rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Diamante rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Low94JanMitsuDashboard by Infrogmation, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante Base is a 210-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,669 MSRP and is rated at 18 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 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Diamante measures 194.1 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,440 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $27,669 ($53,976 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 231 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in |
| Height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,440 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 1, 2004 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
NHTSA campaign 04V428000
May 8, 2000 · PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEAD OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE RETAINING CLIP FOR THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND BREAK OFF.
Consequence: IF THE SCREW HEAD BREAKS OFF, THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETAINER CLIP CAN BECOME DISLODGED AND COULD RESULT IN THE PARKING BRAKE DRAGGING AND/OR FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE TO PROPERLY HOLD. SEIZURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SHOE, ESPECIALLY ON WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS, COULD RESULT IN LOCKUP OF ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETAINING CLIP SCREW AND IN THE PROCESS INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM OF ANY POSSIBLE RELATED DAMAGE. ANY RELATED DAMAGE THAT MAY BE FOUND WILL ALSO BE REPAIRED.
NHTSA campaign 00V132000
23 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE
Owner Complaints
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Mitsubishi DIAMANTE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
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 1999 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.