Mitsubishi Diamante owners have reported 10 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control cable (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator stuck (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. Consumer states vehicle surged forward. The consumer stated when leaving a parking lot and attempting to pull into traffic, the vehicle barely moved at 5 mph, even though he was pressing on the accelerator and the rpm was not moving. Read details...
When I first start the car, drive about a half block, obtain desired speed, take my foot off the accelerator, and then when the car slows down, I press down on the accelerator, nothing happens. So I press down further on the gas pedal, and suddenly the car lurches forward out of control. Read details...
Making a right turn into a parking stall. Put on brake, to stop, car accelerated over curb into building. Mr Read details...
In reverse gear ,backing out of driveway, vehicle suddenly accelerated at full throttle. Brakes were inoperative, did not sto vehicle. Consumer had to throw the vehicle into park in order to stop. Read details...
Throttle got stuck, making it hard to stop. Owner said the gasket clamp for the hose was too close to the throttle. Read details...