no report yet
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1992 Mitsubishi 3000gtProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 115 owner complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt has problems
115 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
72Power train3 crash/fire/injury
28Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
2Vehicle speed control
2Visibility
2Engine and engine cooling
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Electrical system
1Wheels
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 72 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 28 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
98kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 power train complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 36% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
0under 30k miles14under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$5,000median
Middle half: $4,000 – $6,861
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
1992 vs. every other 3000gt year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 3000gt median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPLed to recall 02V-143
- GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERINGNo recall
In owners' words
What 3000gt owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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