1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 62 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (67% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2002
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the transfer case. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 93v033000 (power train), but it failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transfer case bearing was faulty. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2018
“Transfer case failed, dealer oked replacement under recall, a week later they said the part they got wasn't right and the transmission output shaft is damaged and they can't repair. Contacted mitsubishi 4/6, back & forth via phone, on 4/20 was told "waiting for a reply from legal", will get back to me in couple days, nothing since then. The tc is a recall and the tc failure commonly causes output shaft damage. They oked the recall, have had the car weeks, and done nothing.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, all four wheels seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that a defect in the transfer case had caused the problem. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired under NHTSA campaign number 02v143001(power train) because the defect was repaired by the previous owner. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 112,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2013
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“Transfercase on 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 is leaking tc fluid and mitsubishi hq and dealership will not repair/fix problem as stated in recall. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving over 45 mph, both rear tires locked up and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle is not included in recall number 02v143001 (power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)). The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 142,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2007
“Seat belt does not fully retract, leaving slack on the belt. The slack has to be manually removed. This can cause serious injury in a crash. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000 gt. There is a safety recall on the vehicle, but the contact's VIN is excluded. The contact stated that the transfer case has a leak. The weather and driving speed were not factors and the vehicle has not failed since. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was approximately 70, 985.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2007
“Seat belts in 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 do not retract!!! Widespread issue among 3000gt and gto owners! Please open investigation as this is highly dangerous since seat belts do nothing if they fail to cinch-up as designed. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000 gt. While making a right turn at 25 mph, the powertrain locked up and disabled the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that it was previously repaired in 2005 according to NHTSA campaign id number 02v143001 (powertrain:transfer case (4-wheel drive)) and would not assume liability. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2007
“On my 1991 dodge stealth r/t tt I have had numerous occasions of a slack in both of my seat belts. The seat belts do not retract properly at all. Most of the time the seat belts just hang loose and you have manually try and retract them (not easy). This is a huge problem with safety. If I was to get in a crash the seat belt would not be able to function properly. This is scary for my passengers and myself. It could cause death and needs attention. This is an on going problem. My seat belts and other owners seat belts of the dodge stealth and mitsubishi 3000gt's are having the same seat belt problem. This issue should be fixed under a recall. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED AND RE-FILL THE TRANSFER CASE TO THE PROPER LEVEL, OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820 OR MITSUBMISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.
Remedy: INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE.
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The most complained-about area is power train (67% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 80,500 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.