1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern wheels.
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 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Got in the car put key in ignition started to turn key and passenger air bag deployed for apparently no reason. Broke windshield. Was unable to see or hear at first and suffered a cut under chin and headache for 4 days. Where the car was parked there was no way for anyone to hit the front end. There is video showing no damage to the outside of the car at all. There was witnesses to the fact that the car never moved and engine never started. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2014
“Seat belts in my 1998 mitsubishi 3000gt sl do not work properly. When pulled on to lock into receiver they do not retract thus leaving slack which can cause passenger to go forward causing serious injury. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 2006
“Mitsubishi 3000gt's seat belt do not retract after pulled on. If an accident occurred seat belts would not serve as a form of protection as they should. Many other people with same make and model of vehicle have the same problem. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2006
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“I am the second owner of this vehicle.the first owner had the rims replaced with factory replacement chrome rims 15,000 miles ago.he said had experienced"unexplainble flat tires" a few times before he replaced the rims.I have had this car for 8 months and have had 4 flat tires,two of which totally destroyed the tires.both of those blew out on the side walls.2 of them were "unexplainable"there was no sharp objects in the tire,no cuts,no phyisical damage that would explain how they went flat.they just went flat after the first 2 blow outs I changed tire brand thinking it was the tires,but it has happened twice more since then.this has now cost me 4 tires.*ak”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2005
“While driving the vehicle's wheels locked up which caused the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the transmission malfunctioned. Prior to this incident the consumer had the vehicle's transfer case checked because of a recall. The consumer feels that the dealer did not conduct a thorough inspection. The consumer request reimbursement for the cost of a new transmission. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2004
“Severe tick in engine even after dealer changed all lifters. Chrome 17" factory rims break seal on tires resulting in numerous flat tires. *nm”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 2004
“Plating on the wheels is peeling causing a slow air leak on all four tires. This is the second set that has exhibited this problem. The orginal set was replaced under warranty.”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2000
“Vehicle is pulling to either right or left when braking. Dealer replaced both front calipers/ master cylinder/ brake lines and brake valves. *ak the dealer asked the consumer to turn in the vehicle for buy back, but the factory representative said that the fault could be repaired and was returned to the consumer. The consumer says the vehicle was lemon and the numerous problems still exist. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2000
“Front suspension failure has caused front wheel and tire damage. These are low profile tires and the wheels are a two-piece design (the center spokes are welded to the rim). This leaves the rim area not fully supported and therefore weak.*ak( dot number: tire size: 245/45zr18 )”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2000
“Notified by detail specialist that car did not have clear coat finish on top of paint. Paint rubbed off with oil. Detailer states that finish won't last 3-4 years. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Dec 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 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 1998 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The most complained-about area is wheels.
Does the 1998 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.