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1999 Mitsubishi 3000gtProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000gt, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints122 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage37kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000gt has problems

12 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
Seat belts60
Power train21
Engine10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Vehicle speed control11
Visibility10

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

2 recalls

1999 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

1999 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 1999 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 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10185731 · Mar 21, 2007 · 32,000 miles
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
Complaint 10163739 · Jul 27, 2006 · 86,000 miles
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
Complaint 10162753 · Jul 18, 2006

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