1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
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 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Normal everyday usage of seat belts. The front seat belts do not work any more they pull out but do not retract back. Mitsubishi says to wipe the belt down with a damp cloth then dry off to remove dirt. This does not work now my front seatbelts do not work at all they stay fully extended and will not retract to provide any restraint in the event of an accident or any restraint at all for that matter. (related vehicle information: model year=1996, make=mitsubishi, model=3000gt). *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2007
“I have a 96 mitsubishi 3000gt and my front seat belts do not retract after being put on or taken off. If I were to get into an accident they would do very little to protect me. I tried to see if mitsubishi would fix the problem but they said they are not covered under warranty. Just figured I would let some one know of this problem with the mitsubishi seat belts. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2007
“I own a 1996 mitsubishi 3000gt that has had both front seatbelts fail to operate correctly. I have replaced these belt twice now and the problem seems to come back after a few months. I feel this is a defect in the product that needs to be addressed by the manufacturer as a recall. This is a serious safety defect.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 2006
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“The driver side seat belt on my 1996 mitsubishi 3000gt vr-4 has problems retracting. If I lean forward, it won't automatically retract to pick up the slack. This has been happening ever since I purchased the car in may 2003. Since the belt won't automatically retract, I have to physically pull it out, then let it go for it to take in all the slack. The problem hasn't been fixed because mitsubishi doesn't think it is a problem. If it fails during an accident, my death could result. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2006
“The driver and passenger seat belts do not retract fully and do not lock in place. I feel this is very unsafe if an accident were to occur. The seat belt is only functional as a waist harness, because this renders the shoulder harness useless. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2006
“Transfer case seized up due to leak n transfercase. Manufacturer refuses to uphold recall and fix the problem. During seize up csr lostcontrol and spun out of control on I-25 luckly no one was injuerd but I still hold mitsubishi and dealers responsible. They still have yet to contact my lawyer. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2004
“My wife was driving our automatic 1996 3000gt at approx. 60 miles per hr when car surged forward 4 times in a row. She almost hit vehicle in front of her! Check engine light came on. She was less than a mile home and drove car very slowly home. Vehicles reverse no longer works at all!!! Car is able to go into drive but will not shift out of first gear and will not go over 20 miles per hr now! Car has been towed to dealer but no word on what is wrong with it yet.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2004
“While driving at low speeds the transmission seized. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide any additional information. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · May 2004
“Bought car with 46,000 miles and all 4 rims had the chrome peeling off. The chrome peeling was extremely bad from the back of the rim but the front shows major signs of peeling. I cut my fingers/hand multiple times changing the tire. *la”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 2003
“While driving at 80 mph the vehicle transfer case failed. This caused the rear wheels to lock up resulting in consumer losing control of vehicle. Please provide more details. Ts”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1996 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has 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.