1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
3 recalls — 84 complaints — 26 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
84 total complaints
5 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 25 |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 1, 2011
Incident date: Apr 21, 2011
ENGINE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING APPROXIMATELY ENOUGH AMOUNT TO EMPTY THE ENGINE IN 3 WEEKS. THERE WAS A RECALL THAT WAS NEVER DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNERS. REQUESTING A CLAIM FOR A RECALL THAT WAS CLOSED IN 2002. I DISCOVERED THE RECALL AND THE FAILED PARTS AFTER I PURCHASED IT FROM A PRIVATE SELL 04/21/... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 25, 2010
Incident date: Oct 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MITSUBISHI 300 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE HE NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME CONNECTED TO LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE FA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 23, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, LEAVING SLACK IN THE BELT THAT CAUSES IT TO NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Jan 10, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
SEAT BELT IN MY 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT DO NOT FUNCTION. I HAD THEM CHECKED OUT AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT IT WAS NOTORIOUSLY COMMON ON THESE TO HAVE BAD NON-OPERATIONAL SEAT BELTS. IF IT IS NOTORIOUSLY COMMON WHY HAS MITSUBISHI NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM? I AM JUST CONCERNED THAT THE BELTS I A... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 4, 2008
Incident date: Oct 24, 2008
THE SEATBELTS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. 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. *TR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 4, 2007
Incident date: Nov 4, 2007
MY FRONT SEAT BELTS IN MY CAR NO LONGER RETRACT. THEY WON'T TIGHTEN UP AGAINST ME AND PROBABLY WOULDN'T HOLD ME TOO WELL IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR IS A 94 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 19, 2007
Incident date: Jun 12, 2007
SEAT BELT COMES OUT BUT DOESN'T RETRACT TO BECOME TIGHT ON THE DRIVER. THEN, DOESN'T RETRACT BACK TO GET OUT OF THE WAY, IT GOES ACROSS THE DRIVER IN A SLOPPY LOOSE MANNER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 15, 2007
Incident date: Jun 14, 2007
FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AFTER THE SEAT IS RETURNED FROM THE FORWARD POSITION. ALSO, THEY DO NOT RETRACT IF TOO MUCH SLACK IS PULLED WHEN BUCKLING THE BELT. THE SLACK HAS TO BE FED BACK INTO THE TENSIONER TO MAKE THE SEATBELT FIT TIGHT IN ORDER TO BE EFFECTIVE DURING A CRASH. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 9, 2007
Incident date: May 9, 2007
SEAT BELT FAILURE ON 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. DOES NOT RETRACT AUTOMATICALLY AND LEAVES LOOSE GAP WHEN ENGAGED, WOULD NOT STOP DRIVER IF IN FRONT END COLLISION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Apr 6, 2007
Incident date: Apr 5, 2007
MY 1994 3000GT SEAT BELTS WHEN PULLED OUT DON'T RETRACT FRONT AND BACK SEAT BELTS, AND I AM NOT ABLE TO ALWAYS MANUELLY PUSH THEM BACK IN. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 6, 2007
Incident date: Apr 5, 2007
MY 1994 3000GT SEAT BELTS WHEN PULLED OUT DON'T RETRACT FRONT AND BACK SEAT BELTS, AND I AM NOT ABLE TO ALWAYS MANUELLY PUSH THEM BACK IN. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Mar 25, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. THEY WILL NOT RETRACT WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT, AND THEY DID NOT CATCH UNDER RAPID DECELLERATION. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELTS FREQUENTLY FAILED TO CATCH UNDER RAPID DECELERATION. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR SEVERAL YEARS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Mar 25, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
REAR SEAT BELTS FAILED. THEY WILL NOT RETRACT WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT, AND THEY DID NOT CATCH UNDER RAPID DECELLERATION. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELTS FREQUENTLY FAILED TO CATCH UNDER RAPID DECELERATION. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR SEVERAL YEARS.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jan 4, 2007
Incident date: Dec 23, 2006
DURING DECEMBER I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN A VEHICLE CUT ME OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL BUT MY SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK. LATER ON I REALIZED MY SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT WHEN THE WEATHER IS HUMID. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 23, 2006
Incident date: Aug 30, 2006
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT DO NOT RETRACT AFTER BEING PULLED OUT. THERE IS QUITE A BIT OF SLACK WHEN IT IS BUCKLED, SO IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE. WHEN IT IS COLD, SEAT BELT DOES NOT MOVE AT ALL AFTER PULLING OUT. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Nov 9, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT... THEY STAY SLACK ALL THE TIME..I BELIEVE THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT WITH THE VEHICLE. NUMEROUS OTHER WITH THIS VEHICLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM... IT IS NOT UNIQUE. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 28, 2006
Incident date: Oct 27, 2006
MY SEAT BELTS ON A MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL 1994 ARE NOT RETRACTING. AFTER READING A FORUM I HAVE DETERMINED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE, BUT MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. UNFORTUNATELY, MITSUBISHI WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACING TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Oct 28, 2005
THE SEAT BELT ON MY 94 3000GT WONT RETRACT PROPERLY AND WILL HAVE LOT'S OF SLACK IN IT, SO IF A CRASH OCCURRED IT WONT HAVE ANY PROTECTION. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 29, 2006
Incident date: Sep 29, 2006
(1) I PURCHASED A 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005. I DON'T KNOW WHAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, AS IT WAS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. (2) WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCI... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 26, 2006
Incident date: Sep 25, 2006
I AM A PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL CLUB FOR CARS. I READ IN OUR FORUM THAT WE NEED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO CREATE A RECALL FOR BEING UNSAFE. I OWN A 3000GT VR4 AND ALSO HAVE THE PROBLEM OF MY SEAT BELTS NOT RETRACTING PROPERLY AFTER BEING PUT ON. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU C... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 12, 2006
Incident date: Oct 1, 2005
94 3000GT N/A, SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT, OFTEN LOCK UP NOT ALLOWING THE PROPER FEATURE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE TO LOCK TO SEAT BELT AND KEEP YOU IN PLACE. SEAT BELT ALSO DOES NOT RETRACT AFTER UNCLIPPED LEAVING IT IN THE WAY AND OFTEN PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM BEING CLOSED TIGHTLY. THIS PROBLEM HAS GON... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 19, 2006
Incident date: Aug 19, 2006
SINCE I'VE OWNED MY MITSUBISHI 3000GT AT 147,000 MILES, THE SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT RETRACTED PROPERLY IN THE FRONT TWO SEATS. THE REAR SEAT BELTS BOTH WORK CORRECTLY AND BELTS IN MY TRUCK WORK CORRECTLY AS WELL, WHICH IS A 1978 FORD F150 WITH SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES ON IT. *NM
SEAT BELTS
Aug 10, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
MITSUBISHI 3000GT, SEAT BELTS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. IF I WAS TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, I WOULD ALMOST SURELY BE SEVERELY INJURED. MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO FIX!!!*JB
SEAT BELTS
Aug 7, 2006
Incident date: Jul 18, 2002
THE SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR 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:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
1994 MITSUBUSIHI 3000GT SL. SEAT BELT DOES NOT ALWAYS RETRACT, LEAVING SLACK IN THE BELT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS BUT I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS FORUM TO REGISTER MY COMPLAINT. OUT OF DEALER WARRANTY. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jul 4, 2006
THE SEAT BELT ON MY 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, CAUSING MUCH SLACK IN THE BELT. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 11, 2006
Incident date: May 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE OR LEANING FORWARD. THE OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO USE THE SEATBELTS, HOWEVER THEY HAD TO BE SELF RETRACTED TO USE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT ALERTED AND NO INSPECT... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 30, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELTS IN MY 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT BASE MODEL ARE ALMOST CONSTANTLY SLACK AND DO NOT RETRACT WELL. I FEEL THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR ME AND MY PASSENGER AND I WANT A RECALL. *JB
SEAT BELTS
Apr 29, 2006
Incident date: Apr 28, 2006
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. *JB
SEAT BELTS
Apr 26, 2006
Incident date: Apr 26, 2006
1994 MISTUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 SEAT BELTS RETRACT VERY SLOWLY, SOMETIMES HAVE TO ASSIST THE RETRACTION. THIS AFFECTS BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT ALL THE TIME AND THE REAR BELTS OCCASIONALLY. THIS COULD LEAD TO LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 18, 2006
Incident date: Oct 8, 2003
THE SEAT BELT IN MY 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT DOES NOT RETRACT, WHICH I KNOW IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE CAR. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT COVER THIS PROBLEM IN A RECALL. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 13, 2006
Incident date: Apr 4, 2006
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IN 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT WILL NOT RETRACT CORRECTLY LEAVING EXCESSIVE SLACK IN SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 12, 2006
Incident date: Mar 17, 2005
I WOULD LIKE TO STATE THAT MY SEAL BELT DOESN'T WORK AS IT SHOULD ON MY 1994 3000GT SL. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR EVERY YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE TRYING TO BUT ON MY SEAT BELT BECAUSE IT WILL NOT RETRACT THE WAY IT SHOULD. C... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 12, 2006
Incident date: Apr 2, 2006
SEAT BELTS 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 RESTRAINT PURPOSE. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 12, 2006
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
MALFUNCTIONING SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. ONCE PULLED BUT IT DOESN'T RETRACT ON ITS OWN; IT GETS STUCK. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 12, 2006
Incident date: Mar 17, 2006
THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THEY DONT FEEL SECURE WHEN BUCKLED,THEY HAVE TO MUCH SLACK IN THEM. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Apr 11, 2006
MY DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT PROPERLY
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 11, 2006
Incident date: Apr 11, 2006
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. ONCE THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON AND EXTENDED IT WILL NOT RETRACT, THEREFORE HAVING NO RESTRAINT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR. THIS OCCURS EVERYTIME THE SEAT BELT IS USED. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 20, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
PURCHASED A USED 1994 3000GT MIT. TWO YEARS LATER THE AUTO. TRANSMISSION "BLEW OUT". HAD TO PAY $2,000.00 FOR REPAIRS IN ADDITION TO STORAGE CHARGES. TOOK A MONTH TO SCRAPE UP THE MONEY TO PAY. HAD TO DOUBLE UP ON BILLS IN ORDER TO GET CAR FIXED. READ LAST WEEK MIT. MOTORS IN JAPAN KNEW ABOUT DE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 7, 2006
Incident date: Dec 29, 2005
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND ENGINE RACED WILDLY WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. THIS CONDITION CONTINUED UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWED TO AROUND 20 MPH WHEN POWER WAS REGAINED UNTIL SPEED REACHED 40 MPH WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. TRAFFIC WAS BACKED UP BEHIND ME WITH ANGRY MOTO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 7, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
MY TRANSMMISSION IS LEAKING AND WHEN I GO 45MPH IT JERKS AND GRINDS I SPOKE TO MISTUBISHI DEALER IN BAYTOWN, TEXAS AND THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID YES WE CAN FIX IT AT NO CHARGE THAT SHE WOULD CALL ME WHEN PART GETS IN SO I WAITED FOR TWO WEEKS THEN I CALLED BACK AND I ASKED IF PART CAN IN AND SHE SAID... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 29, 2005
Incident date: Dec 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS THE SYNCHRONIZER. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 27, 2004
Incident date: Feb 22, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS CUT OFF BY A MERGING VEHICLE. CONSUMER SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. THEN, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH THE GUARD RAIL. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEATBELTS. HOWEVER, FRONTAL AIR BAGS ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
WHEELS:RIM
Nov 24, 2003
Incident date: Aug 11, 2003
THE CHROME WAS PEELING OFF THE RIMS, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR IN THE TIRE TO LEAK OUT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *JB THE TIRES REQUIRED AIR TO BE REPLACED EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS DUE TO THE LEAKY BEAD OF THE WHEEL. THERE WERE MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, TWO WHEEL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 4, 2002
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSFER CASE ON THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING OIL WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER. 8MR
SUSPENSION
Sep 16, 2002
Incident date: Sep 5, 2002
DRIVING AT 45 MPH, STEERING WHEEL JERKED ABRUPTLY TO THE LEFT AND TOOK CAR INTO OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC. TRIED TO CORRECT AND THE REAR END FISHTAILED, SPUN THE CAR 180 DEGREES, AND WENT OFF THE SIDE OF ROAD (10 TO 12FT. EMBANKMENT) FLIPPED OVER AND LANDED ON IT'S TOP. MINOR INJURIES TO THE TWO PASE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Sep 5, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED OIL UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER.*JB THIS TYPE OF LEAKING IS KNOWN TO CAUSE ALL 4 WHEELS TO LOCK IF ALL THE FLUID IS LOST FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *JG
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
May 15, 2002
Incident date: Apr 28, 2002
I AM NOT THE 1ST OWNER OF THIS CAR BUT PREVIOUS OWNER EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM. AWD TRANSFER CASE LOCK-UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. LOUD RATTLING NOISE, EXTREME DIFFICULTY SHIFTING, FLUID LEAKED OUT. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON IN ALL 3000GT AND STEALTH CARS EQUIPPED WITH AWD POWERTRAIN. ADDITIONL CASES ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Jan 13, 2002
IN THE NEARLY YEAR I'VE OWNED MY CAR I'VE HAD FOUR PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANNY. AT THE TIME I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I COULD NOT AFFORD THE $3000+ THE DEALERSHIP WAS ASKING FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND NO OTHER EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY THAT I'VE CONTACTED OFFERS EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON TWIN TURBO CARS.... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
26 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
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
9923010
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
9922003
Oct 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
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
TSB9537A001
Jan 1, 1995
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN BUTTONS ON SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY SPONTANEOUSLY POP OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. *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
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