1999 Ford Taurus vs 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Taurus | 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 874 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 178 | 45 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 61 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mitsubishi Diamante |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 180 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 109 | 0 |
| Steering | 106 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 99 | 2 |
| Power Train | 91 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | 3 |
| Visibility | 58 | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 60 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 37 | 0 |
| Stalling | 36 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 29 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
1999 Ford Taurus
1999 Mitsubishi Diamante
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.