Seat Belt Problems of Mitsubishi Diamante

Mitsubishi Diamante owners have reported 5 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt retractor (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mitsubishi Diamante


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Mitsubishi Diamante

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Seat belt on drivers side of of 2001 Mitsubishi, Diamante has retracted back into the side column retractor mechenism and will not release back out. Took vehicle to a local service repair shop and they did not have an answer. The retractor is a sealed unit from the mfg. And can't be opened.   Read details...

The Seat Belt problem

When exiting vehicle driver's side automatic shoulder belt does not retract. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer adjusted the belts, problem still occur. Please provide any further details. The brakes make noise due to front pads wear and front brake rotors warping.   Read details...

The Integrated Child Seat Belt problem

When removing child from the integral child safeyy seat shoudler harness locked up. Harness got tighter and tighter around child's chest. Parent had to cut the harnnes strap(s) to removed the child. Dealer/manufacturer were contacted about the problem. Manufacture was looking into the problem.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

Rear passenger side shoulder belt buckle could not be unlatched. This caused child to be locked in the seat belt and unable to move. Seat belt had to be cut near the waistline area to free the child.   Read details...




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