The Mitsubishi 3000GT has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1991–1999. On average a defect was admitted 5.1 years after the car was built, the slowest took 11 years. The most recalled system is Power Train (2 campaigns). Owners also filed 289 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Mitsubishi 3000GT
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Power Train 2 Read
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case
Risk. Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. Owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002.…
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case
Risk. Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. Owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002.…
What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case
Risk. Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. Owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002.…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Read
What's wrong. Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage
Risk. Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident
Fix. Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies
What's wrong. Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage
Risk. Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident
Fix. Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies
What's wrong. Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage
Risk. Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident
Fix. Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies
Equipment 1 Read
What's wrong. Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard
Risk. This does not meet the requirements of the standard
Fix. Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during…
Seat Belts 1 Read
What's wrong. The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly
Risk. The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash
Fix. Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is…
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 5.1 years |
| Slowest campaign | 11 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 50% |
| Campaigns on record | 6 |
Which 3000GT years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Power Train | |
| 1998 | Power Train | |
| 1997 | Power Train | |
| 1996 | Power Train | |
| 1995 | Power Train | |
| 1994 | Power Train | |
| 1993 | Power Train | |
| 1992 | Power Train | |
| 1991 | Power Train |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
6 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1991–1999. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my 3000GT still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 5.1 years, and the slowest campaign came 11 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.