The 1992 draws 3.18 complaints per run and the 1997 1.37, a 2.3-fold gap within the same model. Half of all complaints arrive by 8 years of age, so 78.4% land after the 5-year basic warranty ends. The system owners report most is Power Train, with 152 complaints, typically at 7.9 years.
Mitsubishi 3000GT years to avoid — and the best ones
| Model year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Enough history? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 7 | yes | |
| 1998 | 14 | 10 | yes | |
| 1997 | 26 | 19 | yes | |
| 1996 | 14 | 9 | yes | |
| 1995 | 45 | 26 | yes | |
| 1994 | 48 | 29 | yes | |
| 1992 | 89 | 28 | yes | |
| 1991 | 44 | 17 | yes |
Among the 4 Mitsubishi 3000GT years with enough history, the three to walk away from are 1992, 1995, 1994; the three worth hunting are 1997, 1994, 1995.
When it starts to break
| Age at failure | Complaints | Running total | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 years | 4.9% | covered | |
| 1 year | 9.4% | covered | |
| 2 years | 12.7% | covered | |
| 3 years | 15.9% | covered | |
| 4 years | 21.6% | covered | |
| 5 years | 30.2% | you pay | |
| 6 years | 38.4% | you pay | |
| 7 years | 43.3% | you pay | |
| 8 years | 53.1% | you pay | |
| 9 years | 61.6% | you pay | |
| 10 years | 71.4% | you pay | |
| 11 years | 76.3% | you pay | |
| 12 years | 83.3% | you pay | |
| 13 years | 90.2% | you pay | |
| 14 years | 96.3% | you pay | |
| 15 years | 100% | you pay |
Basic warranty on this car is 5 years / 60,000 miles. Only 21.6% of reported failures happen inside it — the remaining 78.4% come out of the owner's pocket. Powertrain cover (10 years / 100,000 miles) reaches further, but it only covers the engine and transmission, which account for about 56% of the complaints here.
What actually fails — and at what age
What waits further out is Power Train at 7.9 years — past every basic warranty, and the bill lands on whoever owns the car then.
| System | Complaints | Typical age | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7.9 yrs | 3 | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 10.5 yrs | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 4.3 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4.3 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Wheels | 5.3 yrs | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9.3 yrs | — | — | |
| Suspension | 7.1 yrs | 2 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6.7 yrs | 4 | — |
What else in this class
6 models share the 3000GT's vehicle class. Per production run, the Honda Civic draws 2.82 and the Ford Mustang 3.87, against 2.01 for the 3000GT. That is the fewest complaints of the group.
| Same class as the 3000GT | Complaints on record | Recall campaigns | Years built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 413 | 1981–2026 | |
| Ford Mustang | 315 | 1981–2026 | |
| Nissan GT-R | 9 | 2009–2026 | |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 204 | 1981–2026 | |
| Toyota Supra | 35 | 1981–2026 | |
| Nissan Sentra | 158 | 1982–2026 |
The table shows totals on record; the rates per production run are in the sentence above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
By complaints per production run it is better than typical: 2.01 against 3.73 for the average car, and fewer than each of the 2 class rivals we compared.
Which 3000GT years should you avoid?
By complaints per production run, 1992, 1995, 1994. The cleanest years old enough to judge are 1997, 1994, 1995. Years newer than 6 are left out: complaints keep arriving for years after a car is sold.
When do 3000GT problems usually start?
Half of all complaints arrive by 8 years of age. The most reported system is Power Train, typically at 7.9 years, followed by Seat Belts.
Will the warranty cover 3000GT problems?
Mostly not: basic cover is 5 years / 60,000 miles, and only 21.6% of reported failures fall inside it. Powertrain cover lasts longer, but engine and transmission make up about 56% of the complaints here.
Is the 3000GT more reliable than the Honda Civic?
Yes: 2.01 complaints per production run for the 3000GT against 2.82 for the Honda Civic.
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