1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 115 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (62% of complaints); the 1991 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
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 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact noticed oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 02v143001 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Momentum mitsubishi in fairfield, ca was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer stated that they would no longer be obligated to repair the vehicle due to the age of the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2018
“The cars faulty ecu caused me to stall my car in traffic. Almost causing 4 consecutive traffic accidents. I had to call a tow truck after moving the car across 3 lanes of high volume traffic. My ecu might be fried, im lucky it didn't catch on fire”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2017
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that the powertrain was leaking fluid through the casket. He referenced recall 02v143001 (power train transfer case (4- wheel drive) for which the repairs had been performed when the vehicle was in the possession of the a previous owner. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealership where he was informed that the failure had occurred again. On another day, the vehicle caught fire because of a short in the suspension module. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. The current mileage was approximately 146.000.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2010
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“I went to have my transfer case recalled per the federal mandated safety recall, el cajon mitsubishi inspected transfer case there was damage to the shaft, a tooth was sheared off and whole assembly is hard to rotate. They refused to replace it, just resealed the transfercase and denied me the full repair. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that there was a defect recall on the transfer case of his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the recall repair service. After 20,000 miles, the transfer case locked. The contact feels that the recalled component was defective. The vehicle is not in operating condition. He also observed a malfunction in the front driver and passenger seat belts. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving his vehicle, there was a clunking noise present. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer noticed that there was oil leaking from the transfer case, which are related to all of the defects that are listed in the recall. The dealer stated that they could not honor the recall, even though the failure is identical to the recall because the transfer case seal was not the original equipment. The failure and current mileages were 124,000. The NHTSA campaign id number is 02v143001 . The mitsubishi recall bulletin number is sr-02-003.****”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 55 mph, the contact had to pump the brakes in order for them to engage. He stated that he had to depress the brake pedal to the floor for the brakes to slowly engage at the last minute. At one point, the contact had to drive off the road to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The vehicle was able to be driven at 10 mph and has not been taken to the dealer. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 96v143001 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 89,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2007
“While entering onto the freeway I experience stumbling and/or no power while trying to build up speed to enter into traffic. Therefore, most times, nearly getting hit or causing an accident from someone swerving into another car to keep from hitting me. After extensive and expensive long term testing, the problem was diagnosed to be bad capacitors in my ecu. Within under 2 years of having it fixed I am experiencing the same problem. In researching this problem I have come to find that it is a common occurrence with this make of vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2007
“I own a dodge stealth and the front driver and passenger seat belts do not functions properly. They haven't worked since I have had the vehicle. When you pull the belt out to strap it in it does not retract on its own. The belt rarely locks when braking . I don't not fell the belt will protect me in an accident.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2007
“Both seat belts in the dodge stealth rt/tt (1992) do not recoil properly, actually they don't recoil at all. I have to manually pull them back, and they don't stay that way long. From what I read there were many other 3000gt & stealth owners that this has happened to. There really should be a recall. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 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.
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 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
NHTSA has 115 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The most complained-about area is power train (62% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT have open recalls?
3 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.