1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT

1 recalls, 19 complaints - 51 TSBs

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

15,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
WHEELS:RIM	3
SEAT BELTS	2
TIRES	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
SUSPENSION:FRONT	1
WHEELS	1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	1

Incident date: May 27, 2014

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... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Sep 1, 2008

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD LOOSES ALL ELECTRICAL IF YOU CYCLE IGNITION SWITCH IT IMMEDIATELY RESTARTS BUT ONCE IT LOOSES ALL POWER THERE IS NO POWER STEERING NEARLY RESULTING IN A CRASH ON SEVERAL TURNS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS OR CODES. RANDOM NO SET PATTERN TO IT HAPPENING.. UPO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2007

BOTH SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT OF MY 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 DO NOT RETRACT WHEN THERE IS SLACK IN THEM. *TR

Incident date: Jul 17, 2006

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

Incident date: Jun 1, 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

Incident date: Jun 1, 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

Incident date: May 27, 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

Incident date: Mar 11, 2005

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 D... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2004

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 CONSUM... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Jul 30, 2000

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.

Incident date: Mar 23, 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 )

Incident date: Dec 14, 1999

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

Incident date: Nov 7, 1998

EXPERIENCED 6 FLAT TIRES - 3 DRIVER'S FRONT, 3 DRIVER'S REAR. WHEEL/TIRES SUDDENLY LOST PRESSURE AND SEAL. DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH RIMS OR TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/55R16 )

Incident date: Dec 9, 1998

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE WHEEL LOOSENS WHICH APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY THE REACTION BETWEEN THE CHROME AND ALLOY OF THE WHEEL RESULTING IN CORROSION.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT

51 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
100000 POWER TRAIN	5
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
200000 WHEELS	3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
130000 VISIBILITY	2

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.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

350000 EQUIPMENT