1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
3 recalls — 135 complaints — 22 TSBs
02V143001 May 14, 2002
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Consequence
LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 B... Read more
96V143002 Aug 12, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
96V143001 Jul 25, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Complaint Statistics
135 total complaints
3 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 25 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 21 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 21 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 17 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
POWER TRAIN
May 8, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2018
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 R... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
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
ENGINE
Feb 23, 2017
Incident date: Feb 6, 2017
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2010
Incident date: Apr 6, 2010
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 OWNE... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Apr 6, 2010
Incident date: Apr 6, 2010
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 OWNE... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Mar 9, 2009
Incident date: Sep 3, 2008
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Apr 6, 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 COMP... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Apr 6, 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 COMP... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Jul 20, 2006
THE SEATBELTS IN MY 3000GT VR4 FAIL TO RETRACT, AND ARE OFTEN LOOSE WHILE NOT DRIVING. WHEN I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE CAR IT DID IT EVERY NOW AND THEN, AND NOW, 2 YEARS LATER, ITS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. THE BELT WILL NOT SECURELY HOLD ME DOWN WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE, THE BELT ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 9, 2008
Incident date: Apr 6, 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 COMP... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Dec 27, 2007
Incident date: Dec 24, 2007
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 S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Sep 7, 2007
Incident date: Sep 4, 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... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 11, 2007
Incident date: Nov 20, 2005
SEAT BELTS IN THE 19992 3000GT VR4 DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL. IV HAD THE CAR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND THEY HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 20, 2007
Incident date: May 20, 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 TESTIN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 10, 2007
Incident date: Mar 17, 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 ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 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 RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 28, 2007
Incident date: Dec 21, 2005
DRIVING IN 1ST GEAR WENT TO SHIFT & IT JUST STARTED GRINDING....NOW HAVE TO HAVE NEW TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE $7100.00.... TRYING TO FIND USED PARTS NOW...TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM... CAR HAS 96,500 MILES ON IT. *JB
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jan 22, 2007
Incident date: Oct 1, 2005
TL* - SOMETIME IN DECEMBER OF 2002 WHILE DRIVING ON A LOW GRADE HILL ON A RAINY DAY THE 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT TRANSFER CASE SEIZED AT 40-50 MPH, RESULTING IN ALL 4-WHEELS LOCKING UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE. AFTER THE CRASH THE CLUTCH, HOOD, RADIATOR, FRONT CRASH BAR, WIND... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 4, 2007
Incident date: May 1, 2006
SEAT BELTS TO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL, WHICH MAY SHOW SIGNS OF A FAULTY MECHANISM WHICH CLEARLY DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Dec 5, 2006
BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HAVE SLOWLY LOST THEIR ABILITY TO RETRACT ON THEIR OWN UNTIL NOW THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT NO LONGER RETRACTS BY ITSELF AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOWLY AND VERY WEAKLY. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 14, 2006
Incident date: Aug 14, 2006
SEAT BELTS WONT RETRACT SLACK, LEAVING YOU WITH OUT PROPER RESTRAINT. I HIT MY BRAKES HARD ONCE AND MY PASSENGER MOVED DANGEROUSLY FORWARD. THANKS *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Mar 16, 2005
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY EVEN WHEN FED. SEAT BELT OFTEN TWISTS IN THE GUIDER/HOLDER CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK MAKING IT UNUSABLE A MAJORITY OF THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR 4 YEARS. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 27, 2006
THE SEAT BELTS IN MANY OF OUR CARS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. DODGE STEALTH/3000 GT. *NM
SEAT BELTS
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Sep 25, 2003
THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. *NM
SEAT BELTS
Jul 21, 2006
Incident date: Jan 22, 1993
I OWN A 1992 MITSUBOSHI 3000GT VR4. WHEN THE SEATBELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 14, 2006
Incident date: Jun 14, 2006
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 9, 2006
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT MAKING THEM USELESS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TO REACH BACK AND FEED IT BACK INTO THE RETRACT POSITION IN WHICH THIS WILL ONLY WORK SOMETIMES. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 7, 2006
Incident date: Jun 5, 2006
SEAT BELT DO NOT RETRACT. BOTH DRIVER AND SEAT BELT DO NOT WORK. *NM
2 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 18, 2006
Incident date: May 18, 2006
SEAT BELTS NEVER RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THE SEAT BELT BACK INTO THE FEEDER. CONSTANT SLACK WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH OF MY 3000GT'S. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 16, 2006
Incident date: May 16, 2006
I BOUGHT A 1992 3000GT SL AND THE SEATBEALT DOES NOT RETRACT PREVENTING IT FROM BEING TIGHT IF I WERE TO BE IN A ACCIDENT. SINCE THERE CAN BE ALOT A SLACK AND IT DOESNT RETRACT IF I WERE TO GET INTO A CRASH IT WOULD BE VERY LOOSE.
SEAT BELTS
May 5, 2006
Incident date: May 4, 2006
THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 3000GT DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT SHOULD BE ON RECALL. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 1, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
CAR IS A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4. BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT (ROLL BACK UP) AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. AS A RESULT, THEY OFTEN GET STUCK IN THE DOOR, THUS WEARING ON THE BELT, ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN BUCKLED AND PULLED TIGHT, PART OF THE BELT IS JAMMED IN THE DOOR, WHICH THEN COMES OUT WITH A ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 26, 2006
Incident date: Apr 26, 2006
IN MY 1992 DODGE STEALTH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT PROPERLY RETRACT, LEAVING EXTRA SLACK, WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN CASE THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. AFTER DOING RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AND THERE ARE MANY MITSUBISHI 3000GT/DODGE STEALTH OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS PR... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 2006
Incident date: Oct 30, 2003
SEAT BELT FAILURE.. DOESN'T RETRACT ON EITHER SIDE...*JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 2006
Incident date: Jul 10, 2005
WHENEVER I LEAN FORWARD, OR PUT ON MY SEAT BELT, THERE IS SOME SLACK IN THE BELT. HOWEVER, THIS SLACK DOES NOT RETRACT AT ALL. I MUST USE MY HAND AND MANUALLY PUSH THE SEAT BELT BACK IN. I FEAR THAT IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS HAS BEEN A PRO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 19, 2006
Incident date: Oct 30, 2005
I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SEAT BELTS IN MY MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHEN THEY ARE PULLED FROM THE RESTING POSITION AND CLASPED, THE RETRACTING MECHANISMS DOES NOT RETRACT THE BELT TO TIGHTEN THE BELT. MY VEHICLE IS A 1992 MODEL BUT IT ONLY HAS 56*** MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY MOTOR VEHICLE ACC... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 19, 2006
Incident date: Aug 29, 2004
I HAVE A 3000GT MITSUBISHI VR4 1992 THAT HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, FOUND OUT THAT THE 1ST SYNCHRO DOESN'T WORK, AND FAILS IN MOST OF THE VR4'S THAT I HAVE BEEN CHECKING OUT. THIS IS A PROBLEM WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF I WERE REARENDED OR SOMETHING ON A MAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 17, 2006
Incident date: Aug 18, 2004
TRANSMISSION OF 1992 3000 GT VR4 HAS VIBRATION PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FIXED OTHER THEN PURCHASING A NEW TRANSMISSION ?? SEEMED TO BE COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE CARS FOR WHICH MITSUBISHI HAS BEEN HIDING THE DEFECTS. *JB
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 17, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
DT: THE VEHICLE IS A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT, VR4. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LEAKING OIL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THIS PROBLEM IN JUNE 2005. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE SEALS IN THE TRANSFER CASE BECAME DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT KNEW THAT THERE HAD BEEN RECALL O2V413001/MITSUBISHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 12, 2005
Incident date: Oct 8, 2005
DRIVING AT APPROX. 50 MPH WHEN THE TIRES LOCKED UP. TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY TELL ME IT IS THE TRANSFER CASE. YET 15000 MILES AGO THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, YET TO NO AVAIL THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. MITSUBISHI WILL NOT FIX THE TRANSFER CASE A SECOND TIME, HOWEVER THEY DID NOT FIX IT THE FIS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 5, 2005
Incident date: Aug 2, 2005
DT: WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION LOCKED. CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO SAID CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS HAPPENED ON AUG 2, 2005. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jun 20, 2005
Incident date: Mar 22, 2005
I OWN A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 WHICH EXPERIENCED A MAJOR DRIVETRAIN LOCKUP. I BOUGHT THE CAR 2000. IN JAN 03, I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. I COMPLETED REPAIRS BY LATE JAN 05 & RELICENSED THE CAR IN FEB. ON MAR 22, 05, THE CAR SUDDENLY MADE AN AWFUL SOUND & THE TIRES LOCKED UP. I RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jun 6, 2005
Incident date: Jun 4, 2005
NHTSA RECALL ID: 02V143001 MITSUBISHI 3000GT TRANSFER CASE LEAK. [XXX] THIS RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE ON 03/20/2003. ON 06/04/2005 THE TRANSFER CASE HAD LEAKED OUT ALL OF THE FLUID AND CAUSED IT TO SEIZE THUS LOCKING THE REAR WHEELS, FORCING THE VEHICLE INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SKID. THE ORI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 18, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
PROBLEMS REGARDING 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT TRANSMISSION.*MR (NAR) *CB
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jul 28, 2004
Incident date: Jul 18, 2004
WHILE CRUISING ON A MOUNTAIN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH ON A STEEP UPHILL GRADE, THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT STRIPPED CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.I CANNOT OVERSTATE HOW DANGEROUS THIS EVENT WAS. I WAS LUCKY TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A WELL ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jun 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 02 V 143 001 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE COMMENCED TO MAKE LOUD CLANKING NOISES, LOST POWER AND LEAKED OIL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THIS RECALL THROUGH THE PREVIOU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 17, 2004
Incident date: Mar 10, 2004
I OWN A 1992 300GT WITH 51,000 MILES. THE CAR IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF WEAR ON MY TRANSMISION. THE CAR COULD NOT GET INTO GEAR SMOOTHLY. THE GEARS WOULD CONSTANTLY GRIND. I TRIED RECOMMENDING TRANSMSSION FLUIDS FROM MITSUBISHI BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE TRANSMISSION... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
May 13, 2004
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
18 SPLINE OUTPUT SHAFT ON MY 92 3000GT VR4 SNAPPED REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND AT A COST OF 5000 US DOLLARS. OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED THIS IS A FAULTY DEVICE. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Mar 24, 2004
Incident date: May 16, 2003
THE SPLINES OF THE SHAFT THAT CONNECT THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE STRIPPED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *NM
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
22 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
94
Jun 1, 2003
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
5-SPEED TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION. *TT
0223003
Jan 1, 2002
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SUBJECT REGARDING GETRAG TRANSFER CASES. *JG
96V143
Aug 28, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
MMSA HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. *TT
9816002
Aug 1, 1998
113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
THE CORRECTIONS TO STARTER RELAY TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE MANUAL. YD
TSB9813005
Jun 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT
TSB9723015
Dec 1, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT
97110154013
Nov 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION CONTAINING ADDITIONAL GLASS ANTENNA CAUTIONS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *YC
97090154008
Sep 1, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION CONTAINING NEW AND REVISED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING HEADLIGHT AIM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *YC
97090152B003
Sep 1, 1997
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC
TSB9700005
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW
TSB9716006
Jun 1, 1997
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GENERATOR STATOR REMOVAL (3000GT AND 1997 MIRAGE) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9711006
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THROTTLE BODY PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9711007
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CORRECTED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9713009
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EGR AND PURGE SOLENOID LOCATIONS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9752B002
Feb 1, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
ADDITIONAL SRS AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
TSB9622005
Nov 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADDITIONAL MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER OPERATIONAL INSPECTION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9322002
Aug 1, 1993
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NEW SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI 3000GT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA95004
Opened: Mar 10, 1995 — Closed: Aug 1, 1995
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91054
Opened: Feb 27, 1991 — Closed: Jun 28, 1991
POWER TRAIN LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
MITSUBISHI 3000GT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI 3000GT across all model years (1991–1999).
20
Total Recalls
536
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI 3000GT — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.