Most common 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Share of the 56 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi 3000GT complaints by model year
Best 3000GT years: 1999, 1998. Years to avoid: 1995, 1997. Compare all years →
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls (1)
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT:
Transfer case lockup
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 23 →
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the wheels on the vehicle seized. The vehicle was towed to vern eide Honda sioux city at 4625 singing hills blvd, sioux city, ia 51106 where they informed the contact that the vehicle was unable to be repaired per a recall and would cost $200 to repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was too old to be repaired per the recall. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 02V143001 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 45 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the battery had to be replaced five times within months and an unknown window failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Seat belts
My seat belt (driver and passenger) does not retract. It will if you feed it back through the slot from where it comes out of or after an extended period of time. The only events leading to this failure in my opinion is repeated use. The failure of the seat belt to retract can cause injury to myself/passenger in the event of a crash since I would be jolted farther forward than I would normally with a properly working seat belt.
Both driver and passenger side seat belts do not properly retract. I have used leather conditioner on the belts, which will for a period of at least half a year fix the problem. But after a while they will go back to not retracting. I have not been in an accident so I do not have first hand experience if this issue defects the safety use of the seat belt.
Brakes
Rotors are warped ; problem stems from either defective rotor or defective caliper not releasing piston ; I am still investigating and attempting to pinpoint exact cause. Vehicle has less than 40K miles. Severe shimming of steering wheel could cause loss of control of car at highway speed!!!!
Brake rotors have warped approximately 6 to 7 times over last 40,000 miles, causing a vibration in vehicle. Dealership cannot determine a cause for continued warping of rotors. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT a good car?
Based on 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 3000GT rates avoid: 2.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the 3000GT at the same age. It is one of the 3000GT years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
The transmission & drivetrain — 23 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the seat belts (12) and brakes (5).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT, the most recent from May 14, 2002 (transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi 3000GT?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1999 and 1998. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995 and 1997. See the full Mitsubishi 3000GT years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 16% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.