1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
60 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
103,989 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 60 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 18 | 30.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 5.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 12 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 12 |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 12; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 12; Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive): 9; Seat Belts: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Power Train: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift: 2; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 39 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 1; 2000: 7; 2001: 8; 2002: 8; 2003: 3; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2006: 12; 2007: 6; 2008: 4; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 18 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10006392 · 2001-03-17 (March 17, 2001)
MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM, THE CAR IS STILL DRIVABLE, BUT EVERY TIME I PUSH MY CLUTCH, MY SHIFTER MOVES UP AND DOWN, FORWARD, OR BACKWARD AND SOMETIMES GOES OUT OF THE GEAR. I THOUGHT THAT IT COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF MY MOUNTS GOING BAD, BUT A MECHANIC CHECKED THEM AND SAID THEY WERE OK. THEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE FAILURES OF TRANSMISSIONS BY OTHER CARS JUST LIKE MINE, SO IT'S PROBABLY A MANUFACTURER'S MISTAKE BECAUSE THERE ARE THE SO CALLED GETRAG 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS INSIDE MY CAR AND THEY ARE THE ONE'S SUPPOSEDLY TO GO B…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006392 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006463 · 2002-02-12 (February 12, 2002)
WHEN TRAVELING 54 MPH ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY THE TRANSFER CASE COMPONENT SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND BOTH REAR TIRES LOCKED. THE CAR SLID ACROSS THE ONCOMING LANES AND ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. BY LUCK I WAS NOT KILLED OR INJURED. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF IMPENDING FAILURE. ****AK DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****758136.
Owner-reported narrative. 103,989 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006463 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012504 · 2003-03-26 (March 26, 2003)
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM THE ENTIRE RECALL REPAIR. AS A RESULT THE TRANSFER CASE SHATTERED TWO WEEKS LATER BECAUSE THE DEALER NEVER CHECKED FOR A LEAK. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10012504 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040549 · 2003-09-24 (September 24, 2003)
REN MITSUBISHI 2590 N. SLAPPIE BLVD., ALBANY, GA 31701, [phone removed]. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND TRIED TO PULL OVER, BUT WHEELS WERE NOT RESPONDING. CONSUMER COASTED VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. HOWEVER, DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE TRANSFER CASE DUE TO OVER MILEAGE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040549 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042171 · 2004-01-27 (January 27, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT APPLYING THE GAS. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051014 · 2003-12-23 (December 23, 2003)
I HAVE A 1993 MITSUBISHI 300 GT VR4. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE POWER TRAIN. THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKS UP AND BREAKS. ON MY CAR IT LOCKED UP AND BROKE BOTH THE TRANSFER CASE AND THE SPINE ON THE TRANSMISSION. THERE IS NOTHING YET WRITTEN ON WHAT MITSUBISHI SHOULD DO ABOUT THE RECA.. MY DEALER TELLS ME THEY WILL DO NOTHING AND I NEED TO BUY ALL PARTS. HERE IS THE RECALL NUMBER. WHAT SHOULD I DO? NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V143001 COMPONENT: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) DETAILS: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10062964 · 2004-03-11 (March 11, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH TRANSFER CASE EXPLODED, BREAKING OFF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND LOST POWER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102161 · 2004-12-05 (December 5, 2004)
WHILE ACCELERATING INTO SECOND GEAR I HEARD A LOAD THUMP AND MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. WHEN YOU PUT IT IN ANY GEAR AND RELEASE THE CLUTCH THE CAR GOES NOWHERE. WHY DOES MITSUBISHI MAKE A CAR WITH 300HP AND A TRANNY THAT CANNOT HANDLE IT. I SPOKE WITH 3 OTHER 3KGT OWNERS THAT HAVE ALL HAD TRANNY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR...IT DESERVES A RECALL!*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 134,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102161 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V143001 · Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Reported: 2002-05-14 (May 14, 2002)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V143001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1996-07-25 (July 25, 1996)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V143002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1996-08-12 (August 12, 1996)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗