Most common 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Share of the 12 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 →
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls (2)
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT:
Transfer case lockup
There is no summary currently available
What 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT owners say
Seat belts
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.
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.
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 3000GT rates average: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 3000GT at the same age. It is one of the best 3000GT years by this measure. 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 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
The seat belts — 6 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › retractor. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT, the most recent from September 1, 2004 (labels). 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 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 86,000 miles; 50% 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.