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Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 145 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi 3000GT, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (56), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 145 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 7 model years with data (1995–2002)
  • most complaints: 1995 (56 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (50 complaints)
  • latest recall 04V428000 (reported Sep 1, 2004)
  • 9 complaints reporting a crash (6.2%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 5 complaints reporting an injury (3.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mitsubishi 3000GT complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 56 of 145, or 38.6%. Next come 1997 (35) and 1996 (25). The fewest are for 2002, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mitsubishi 3000GT owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2002Column chart of 145 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 1995 with 56. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 56 complaints5619951996: 25 complaints2519961997: 35 complaints3519971998: 15 complaints1519981999: 12 complaints1219992000: 0 complaints20002001: 1 complaint120012002: 1 complaint12002
Mitsubishi 3000GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mitsubishi 3000GT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995566020
1996251010
1997351000
1998150010
1999121010
200110000
200210000
All model years1459050

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mitsubishi 3000GT components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 50 complaints (34.5% of all 145), followed by Seat Belts (43) and Wheels (16).

Components named most often in Mitsubishi 3000GT complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mitsubishi 3000GT complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train5034.5%
Seat Belts4329.7%
Wheels1611.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic96.2%
Vehicle Speed Control53.4%
Air Bags42.8%
Structure42.8%
Electrical System32.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling32.1%
Suspension32.1%
Tires32.1%
Visibility32.1%
Engine21.4%
Equipment21.4%
Steering21.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 3000GT, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1999. The 1999 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Mitsubishi 3000GT recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign1999: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V428000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 1999

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 02V143001

    Reported

    Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

    Model years 1995–1999

    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.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mitsubishi 3000GT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi 3000GT have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi 3000GT, covering model years 1995 to 2002. The most recent, 04V428000, was reported on September 1, 2004 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 1999 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Mitsubishi 3000GT model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 56 of the 145 complaints in NHTSA’s file (38.6%). The next are 1997 (35) and 1996 (25). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mitsubishi 3000GT complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 50 complaints, or 34.5% of all 145. Seat Belts (43) and Wheels (16) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mitsubishi 3000GT?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mitsubishi dealer.

How many Mitsubishi 3000GT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 145 complaints, 9 report a crash, 0 a fire, 5 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.