1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
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 march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners IS expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
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.
Owner complaints
12 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
Mitsubishi has made recalls on the '99 3000gt concerning the oil engine transfer in the crank case in there vr engines; however the problem stems in most 3000gt engines including mine. They deny that result. When cranking, the engine doesn't contain oil which has drained back into the oil pan.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 model. while driving 35 mph, the wheels locked and the vehicle slid to a stop as if it had been rear ended. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign ID number 02v143001 (power train:transfer case…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt VR4 model. while driving 35 mph, the wheels locked and the vehicle slid to a stop as if it had been rear ended. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign ID number 02v143001 (power train:transfer case (4wheel drive)) had previously been performed at 50,000 miles. they further stated that they were not obligated to perform the recall repair again. the contact felt as if he had whiplash in his neck and back, but he has not yet seen a doctor. the current and failure mileages were 93,000.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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…
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 vehicle I need to feed the belt back into the slot because the spring IS too weak to pull it in like every other car I've owned. many other 3000gt owners have reported similar problems with belt springs failing in car clubs for the 3000gt. please address this safety hazard with mitsubishi.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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
- Seat belts
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
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belts do not retract back into holders and remain loose. do not tighten automatically. *nm
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
I drive a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt SL. the seat belts in this car do not retract correctly, they actually allow for too much slack and most of the time I have to manually draw the slack back into the mechanism. I feel this lack of function of my seat belts puts me and my passengers in danger...i…
I drive a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt SL. the seat belts in this car do not retract correctly, they actually allow for too much slack and most of the time I have to manually draw the slack back into the mechanism. I feel this lack of function of my seat belts puts me and my passengers in danger...i complained about this issue from day 1 to my dealer and was told that there was nothing wrong with the seat belts and that they would eventually break in. oh, they're broken in alright...busted IS more like it. no parts have been replaced or repaired as of yet and I would really like for this problem to be addressed. I have tired of messing with my seat belt, and since I am going to be getting married I fear for my fiancee. she actually likes the car quite a bit, but she doesn't wear the seat belt because she says it IS irrelevant to do so since they do not function correctly. I plan on having a family in the near future and this IS the reason why I am now complaining about this issue. I will be getting married this december of 06 and hope to have this solved by then. thank you, robert capetillo. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
My mitsubishi 1999 3000gt VR4'S seat belts don't retract all the time. It leaves them loose. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Rotors/brake pads designed for the vehicle do not hold up to normal driving conditions rotors get too hot and warp causing excessive shaking of the steering wheel when the brakes are applied. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Reverse routinely grinds due to poor syncro design. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
While pulling out of car wash consumer put vehicle in gear, and vehicle suddenly accelerated, went down a 6 feet drop off, and came to a stop at a barrier fence. vehicle was totalled, damage $ 20000.00. There were witnesses to this accident. *ak the vehicle was returned to the insurance and was sold at auto auction. *yh
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Passenger side mirror changes position when door IS closed. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case 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.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 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.
- 6088738Some vehicles may exhibit the service engine soon light on.
- 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 6088726This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 614011This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles.
- 604260Information on tire chain usage.
- 604259This bulletin contains snow tire recommendations for certain cars and sport-utility vehicles.
- 602930Information regarding the location and material of synthetic - resin parts have been changed.
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