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1996 Mitsubishi 3000gtProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000gt, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years60% below the 3000gt median · #7 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints252 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage85kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000gt has problems

25 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 train110
Seat belts100
Vehicle speed control21
Structure10
Wheels11

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

1 recall

1996 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

1996 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 1996 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.

TRANSFER CASE SEIZED UP DUE TO LEAK N TRANSFERCASE. MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO UPHOLD RECALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM. DURING SEIZE UP CSR LOSTCONTROL AND SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ON I-25 LUCKLY NO ONE WAS INJUERD BUT I STILL HOLD MITSUBISHI AND DEALERS RESPONSIBLE. THEY STILL HAVE YET TO CONTACT MY LAWYER. *AK
Complaint 10096236 · Oct 22, 2004
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR AUTOMATIC 1996 3000GT AT APPROX. 60 MILES PER HR WHEN CAR SURGED FORWARD 4 TIMES IN A ROW. SHE ALMOST HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SHE WAS LESS THAN A MILE HOME AND DROVE CAR VERY SLOWLY HOME. VEHICLES REVERSE NO LONGER WORKS AT ALL!!! CAR IS ABLE…
Complaint 10088858 · Aug 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Complaint 10074390 · May 27, 2004 · 104,000 miles

Own a 1996 3000gt?

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