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.
1998 Mitsubishi 3000gtProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000gt, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000gt has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Wheels
3Seat belts
2Power train
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Electrical system
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 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.
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
1998 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000gt, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPLed to recall 02V-143
In owners' words
What 3000gt owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SEVERE TICK IN ENGINE EVEN AFTER DEALER CHANGED ALL LIFTERS. CHROME 17" FACTORY RIMS BREAK SEAL ON TIRES RESULTING IN NUMEROUS FLAT TIRES. *NM
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…
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.
Own a 1998 3000gt?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.