Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12 | −40% | 2 | Seat Belt | Average |
| 1998 | 15 | −35% | 1 | Wheel & Tire | Average |
| 1997 | 35 | 1.7× | 1 | Transmission | Caution |
| 1996 | 25 | −15% | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 1995 | 56 | 2.2× | 1 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median 3000GT year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Latest Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
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.
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
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…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mitsubishi 3000GT should you avoid?
1995 and 1997 — these years have the most complaints relative to other 3000GT years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 1995.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi 3000GT?
1999 has the fewest complaints compared with other 3000GT years at the same age, followed by 1998. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Mitsubishi 3000GT problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (50), seat belts (43) and wheels & tires (19). Transmission complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Mitsubishi 3000GT had?
2 recalls across 1995–1999. The model year with the most is 1999.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.