1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT

2 recalls — 13 complaints — 47 TSBs

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXP... Read more

100,432 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

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

13 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	5
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	1
SEAT BELTS	1
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)	1
ENGINE	1

Incident date: Jan 1, 2002

MITSUBISHI HAS MADE RECALLS ON THE '99 3000GT CONCERNING THE OIL ENGINE TRANSFER IN THE CRANK CASE IN THERE VR ENGINES; HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STEMS IN MOST 3000GT ENGINES INCLUDING MINE. THEY DENY THAT RESULT. WHEN CRANKING, THE ENGINE DOESN'T CONTAIN OIL WHICH HAS DRAINED BACK INTO THE OIL PAN.

Incident date: Oct 4, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 MODEL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE WHEELS LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE SLID TO A STOP AS IF IT HAD BEEN REAR ENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V143001 (POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Nov 6, 2006

I HAVE A 1999 MISTUBSIHI 3000GT VR4 AND THE SEAT BELT TENSION SPRINGS DO NOT RETRACT OR LOCK-UP LIKE I BELEIVE THEY SHOULD. MY CAR HAS DONE THIS SINCE PURCHASED IN 2003, AND I'VE HAD AN INCEDENT WHERE THE LOCK SHOULD HAVE ENGAGED WHEN HARD BREAKING, BUT THE BELT DID NOT. ALSO, WHEN I EXIT THE VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 12, 2004

I PURCHASED MY 99 MITSUBISHI 3000GT USED AND IT'S SEAT BELT HAS RARELY WORKED. I SOLD MY 94 MITSUBISHI 3000GT WHICH HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING THE BELT ALWAYS BECOMES SLACK AND DOESN'T RETRACT. *JB

Incident date: Jul 18, 2006

SEAT BELTS IN MY '99 MITSUBISHI 3000GT FAIL TO RETRACT AND TIGHTEN THEMSELVES AUTOMATICALLY. THIS SLACK IN MY SEAT BELTS LEAD ME TO BELIEVE THEY WOULDN'T BE EFFECTIVE IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I KNOW MANY 3000GT OWNERS WHICH HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *NM

Incident date: Mar 31, 2006

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT BACK INTO HOLDERS AND REMAIN LOOSE. DO NOT TIGHTEN AUTOMATICALLY. *NM

Incident date: Aug 16, 1999

I DRIVE A 1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL. THE SEAT BELTS IN THIS CAR DO NOT RETRACT CORRECTLY, THEY ACTUALLY ALLOW FOR TOO MUCH SLACK AND MOST OF THE TIME I HAVE TO MANUALLY DRAW THE SLACK BACK INTO THE MECHANISM. I FEEL THIS LACK OF FUNCTION OF MY SEAT BELTS PUTS ME AND MY PASSENGERS IN DANGER...I COM... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2006

MY MITSUBISHI 1999 3000GT VR4'S SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT ALL THE TIME. IT LEAVES THEM LOOSE. *JB

Incident date: Jun 1, 2000

ROTORS/BRAKE PADS DESIGNED FOR THE VEHICLE DO NOT HOLD UP TO NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ROTORS GET TOO HOT AND WARP CAUSING EXCESSIVE SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 2000

ROTORS/BRAKE PADS DESIGNED FOR THE VEHICLE DO NOT HOLD UP TO NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ROTORS GET TOO HOT AND WARP CAUSING EXCESSIVE SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Incident date: Jun 15, 2001

REVERSE ROUTINELY GRINDS DUE TO POOR SYNCRO DESIGN. *AK

Incident date: Oct 29, 2000

WHILE PULLING OUT OF CAR WASH CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WENT DOWN A 6 FEET DROP OFF, AND CAME TO A STOP AT A BARRIER FENCE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, DAMAGE $ 20000.00. THERE WERE WITNESSES TO THIS ACCIDENT. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE INSURANCE AND WAS ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 1, 1999

PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR CHANGES POSITION WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT

47 manufacturer communications from 22 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
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
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	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