Tank Assembly problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante

Two problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2004

Consumer had 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante. Consumer took vehicle to dealer,. Vehicle had a gas leak, dealer could not find hole in gas tank, consumer replaced gas tank, about 8 months after gas tank was replaced the vehicle exploded.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2002

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 NHTSA that alternator pulley is a known design flaw. Mitsubishi and their dealers must be held accountable.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante

Tank Assembly problems
2
Fuel Delivery problems
1


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