1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Newest first.
On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-888-648-7820 or mitsubmishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
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 and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
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 and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
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 and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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 securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
A condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels in the transfer case can cause bearing damage and failure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Bearing failure in the transfer case can result inpower train lockup without prior warning, while the vehicle IS at highway speed.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Install a c-ring to transfer case to prevent oil leakage, or replace transfer case to maintain sufficient oil levels in the transfer case.
Owner complaints
62 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the transfer case. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 93v033000 (power train), but it failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the transfer case. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 93v033000 (power train), but it failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transfer case bearing was faulty. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
- Power train
Transfer case failed, dealer oked replacement under recall, a week later they said the part they got wasn't right and the transmission output shaft IS damaged and they can't repair. Contacted mitsubishi 4/6, back & forth via phone, on 4/20 was told "waiting for a reply from legal", will get back to…
Transfer case failed, dealer oked replacement under recall, a week later they said the part they got wasn't right and the transmission output shaft IS damaged and they can't repair. Contacted mitsubishi 4/6, back & forth via phone, on 4/20 was told "waiting for a reply from legal", will get back to me in couple days, nothing since then. The tc IS a recall and the tc failure commonly causes output shaft damage. They oked the recall, have had the car weeks, and done nothing.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, all four wheels seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that a defect in the transfer case had caused the problem. The contact was informed that the vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, all four wheels seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that a defect in the transfer case had caused the problem. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired under nhtsa campaign number 02v143001(power train) because the defect was repaired by the previous owner. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 112,000.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000 GT. while making a right turn at 25 mph, the powertrain locked up and disabled the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that it was previously repaired in 2005 according to nhtsa campaign ID number 02v143001 (powertrain:transfer…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000 GT. while making a right turn at 25 mph, the powertrain locked up and disabled the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that it was previously repaired in 2005 according to nhtsa campaign ID number 02v143001 (powertrain:transfer case (4-wheel drive)) and would not assume liability. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 140,000.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Transfercase on 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 IS leaking tc fluid and mitsubishi hq and dealership will not repair/fix problem as stated in recall. *tr
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. while driving over 45 mph, both rear tires locked up and the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle IS not included in recall number 02v143001 (power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)). the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 142,000.
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belts in 1991 dodge stealth rt/tt did not retract! there was easily enough slack in seat belt for me to hit my head on the steering wheel. makes me feel very uneasy about driving my car. also, the srs light IS on. they may be related. *ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000 GT. there IS a safety recall on the vehicle, but the contact's vin IS excluded. the contact stated that the transfer case has a leak. the weather and driving speed were not factors and the vehicle has not failed since. the current mileage IS 71,000 and failure mileage was approximately 70, 985.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt does not fully retract, leaving slack on the belt. The slack has to be manually removed. This can cause serious injury in a crash. *jb
- Seat belts
I have previously entered a complaint concerning this, but no evidence has been seen proving effort being made toward this issue. seat belts will not properly retract! many 3000gt and stealth owners have this problem. this must be addressed immediately! when the belt IS buckled usually only the…
I have previously entered a complaint concerning this, but no evidence has been seen proving effort being made toward this issue. seat belts will not properly retract! many 3000gt and stealth owners have this problem. this must be addressed immediately! when the belt IS buckled usually only the lower half IS tight enough to restrain passenger and driver. for the average height driver this means a sudden stop (or crash of course) will result in his or her head slamming into the top of the steering wheel or dashboard for passenger (yum, brains all over my car, cant wait). many 3000gt and stealth owners have filed this complaint nationwide and we will be heard! this IS not of course a threat, but an affirmation that we will be staying on top of this until it IS properly handled. most of our belts or not worn, and lots of us have found (those who have checked) that our belt spools are in fact properly lubricated but yet, still we would be better of using twine to tie ourselves to the seats. please, please, please take this into consideration because if our belts don't work, there really isn't any reason for us to even have them. cant say for sure how many failures, just think this...every time. thank you *jb
- Seat belts
Seat belts in 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 do not retract!!! widespread issue among 3000gt and GTO owners! please open investigation as this IS highly dangerous since seat belts do nothing if they fail to cinch-up as designed. *nm
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
TL* - the contact purchased a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 december 9, 2006. the contact stated that while driving at 75 mph under dry road conditions and light traffic, the vehicle shook and vibrated a few times. the contact slowed down to stop the vehicle, while reducing speed to 10 mph the…
TL* - the contact purchased a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 december 9, 2006. the contact stated that while driving at 75 mph under dry road conditions and light traffic, the vehicle shook and vibrated a few times. the contact slowed down to stop the vehicle, while reducing speed to 10 mph the vehicle rear wheels locked causing the vehicle to skid about 20 feet. no one was struck or injured during this incident. the vehicle was taken by flat bed truck to a local shop where the drive shaft was removed allowing the wheels to move. there was a trace of liquid on the transfer case that had a burnt smell. the contact found out about the recall while researching www.3si.org. there IS a recall on the transfer case and relates to oil leaking out that may cause the rear wheels to lock. the contact called mitsubishi in regards to the recall. mitsubishi informed the contact of a recall issued in jan 2003. The repairs for his car were made july 8TH 2003. mitsubishi explained that they could not pay for these repairs since the vehicle was already seen for the recall. the consumer stated paid over $2,000 for repairs. Updated 08/13/07 *tr
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
While nothing serious has come of my issue yet, the potential IS there. My 91 mitsubishi 3000gt (with 72,000 miles) IS having problems retracting it's seat belt. I noticed it was a safety issue when I was forced to suddenly stop (due to a cat crossing the road) and the seat belt did not want to…
While nothing serious has come of my issue yet, the potential IS there. My 91 mitsubishi 3000gt (with 72,000 miles) IS having problems retracting it's seat belt. I noticed it was a safety issue when I was forced to suddenly stop (due to a cat crossing the road) and the seat belt did not want to lock and retract in satisfactory time. There was a significant amount of slack left in the seat belt that could potentially cause injury in the event of an accident. when I talked with my local mitsubishi dealership about it they told me they would have to change out the mechanism that retracts the belt, but that it was not covered under warranty. As a safety issue I believe it should be a a recall as I have talked with many other 3000gt owners who have the same problem. *jb
- Seat belts
I am one of the members of 3si.org which IS a website covering the 3000gt/stealth models from 1991-1999. I have noticed that a largely shared majority of us have the same problem. The problem IS that the seat belt does not retract into place when pulled out. The seat belt IS therfore either loose…
I am one of the members of 3si.org which IS a website covering the 3000gt/stealth models from 1991-1999. I have noticed that a largely shared majority of us have the same problem. The problem IS that the seat belt does not retract into place when pulled out. The seat belt IS therfore either loose on the driver and passanger which can lead to death/injury or when the person IS exiting the car the person has to wind the belt back into the position so it doesnt fall out of the door. This IS a serious safety issue and I think a must for recall. I was in a accident recently and the seat belt did not engage in time and I hit my head on the steering wheel and had to go to the er even though it was a slight fender bender. Please issue an investigation on this belt. Btw my car has only 65,000 miles and the seat belt wore out at 22,000 miles.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
On my 1991 dodge stealth r/t tt I have had numerous occasions of a slack in both of my seat belts. The seat belts do not retract properly at all. Most of the time the seat belts just hang loose and you have manually try and retract them (not easy). This IS a huge problem with safety. If I was to…
On my 1991 dodge stealth r/t tt I have had numerous occasions of a slack in both of my seat belts. The seat belts do not retract properly at all. Most of the time the seat belts just hang loose and you have manually try and retract them (not easy). This IS a huge problem with safety. If I was to get in a crash the seat belt would not be able to function properly. This IS scary for my passengers and myself. It could cause death and needs attention. This IS an on going problem. My seat belts and other owners seat belts of the dodge stealth and mitsubishi 3000gt's are having the same seat belt problem. This issue should be fixed under a recall. *nm
- Seat belts
I have a 91 mitsubishi 3000gt SL. The seat belts in it have a problem locking up and not releasing. The seat belts in my car do not function properly sometimes. When the seat belt IS pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not…
I have a 91 mitsubishi 3000gt SL. The seat belts in it have a problem locking up and not releasing. The seat belts in my car do not function properly sometimes. When the seat belt IS pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not serve its purpose as a safety restraint. In my opinion this should be included in a lifetime warranty. Safety was an issue when building cars of these types so they should always be as safe as possible. I have heard many people say put armor all on the belts and they will work just fine, but like many other 3000gt owners I have tried this and it doesn't work. I haven't owned my car long but this was one of the first things I noticed about my car. It wouldn't bother me that much if I didn't wear my seat belt that often but I never go somewhere without my seat belt on. I also haven't really drove anybody around in my car so im not real sure on how the passenger side or back seat belts work. Right now im just having problems with the driver side seat belt. *jb
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
1. The car had no sign of failure until the automobile was immobile. 2. The failure was the result of a defective transfer case, and caused the car's drive train to seize. 3. No actions were taken to resolve the failure. *nm
- Equipment · Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failed 2 times on my 91 mitsubishi 3000gt. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt fails to retract properly when secured or unbuckled. this IS the 3RD mitsubishi 3000gt and stealth that has had this issue. *jb
- Seat belts › Front
When I purchased my 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt VR-4 in june of 2004. The seat belts would not retract on their own and would have to be fed back into the reel by hand. Both the drivers side and the passenger side do no retract. I have disassembled the entire unit and attempted to free up and lubricate…
When I purchased my 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt VR-4 in june of 2004. The seat belts would not retract on their own and would have to be fed back into the reel by hand. Both the drivers side and the passenger side do no retract. I have disassembled the entire unit and attempted to free up and lubricate it, but the mechanism was not repaired. It seems that it IS a failure in the design of the seatbelt and a stronger spring IS needed. the seat belt not retracting poses a serious safety risk as in the event of an accident there would be no shoulder restraint. this IS a very common problem amount 3000gt's and dodge stealths. Almost all cars are affected. I believe that a dealer recall should be installed. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The seat belt return mechanisms on my 1991 3000gt VR-4 no longer works properly which leaves slack in the safety belt. if an crash were to occur with this slack in the seat belt the seat belt would no longer serve its purpose as a safety restraint. *jb
- Power train › Manual transmission
My GT 3000 SL manual transmission problem the first gear synchro ar bad. Come to find out that you can not get parts, how can a company sell soemthing that you can't get parts for all you can do IS buy a new transmission that has the same problems or salvage one that has the same problem. Getrag and mitsubishi should fix there blunder
- Electrical system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Suspension · Vehicle speed control
While driving in a stop and go/bumper-to-bumper traffic vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and lurched forward and hit another vehicle in front. no injuries were reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced vehicle's control unit. *Ak transmission feels as if slipping…
While driving in a stop and go/bumper-to-bumper traffic vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and lurched forward and hit another vehicle in front. no injuries were reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced vehicle's control unit. *Ak transmission feels as if slipping gears. transmission control unit was replaced. shifter bushings replaced. engine idled by itself. isc motor replaced and throttle body cleaned. left axle boot was rebuilt. engine light was on. ecu was replaced. front end pulls left. front and rear wheel alignment performed. brakes pulsate when applied. front rotors resurfaced. *tt *nm
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Due to the failure of the "transfer case", the rear wheels locked up. The consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was aware of the problem.. Please provide more information. *Jb
- Wheels
While driving 80 mph, without warning the rear wheels locked up. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer stated that,"the vehicle spun around three times before landing into a ditch." the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Please provide any further details. *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Transfer case lockup
There is no summary currently available
- Power train lockup
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 100037575-Speed transfer case assembly identification.
- 615976Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 52626Egr and purge solenoid locations - service manual revision.
- 52090Deletion of ELC-4 a/t eco circuit- service manual revision.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
- 39689New speedometer driven gear.
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