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1995 Mitsubishi 3000gtProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 3000gt median · #4 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints568 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage109kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt has problems

56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train232
Seat belts120
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Wheels41
Air bags32
Structure20
Equipment20
Vehicle speed control21
Visibility/wiper20
6 other systems61

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 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

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Recall 02V-143 · May 14, 2002 · 15,000 vehicles

Risk. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

1995 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPPE02013 · closed Jun 3, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-143
In owners' words

What 3000gt owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO VERN EIDE HONDA SIOUX CITY AT 4625 SINGING HILLS BLVD, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED PER A…
Complaint 11058572 · Jan 4, 2018 · 151,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE…
Complaint 10851378 · Mar 24, 2016 · 85,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE (DRIVESHAFT) ON THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000.
Complaint 10235551 · Jul 23, 2008 · 109,000 miles

Own a 1995 3000gt?

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