1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Transmission / drivetrain
What's wrong, in plain English: The parts that send engine power to the wheels. Failure can mean a sudden loss of power or the car rolling away. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
What could happen: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix: 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, 20…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1992 3000GT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 02V143001.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-648-7820.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Summary: 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.
Notes: MITSUBISHI RECALL BULLETIN NO. SR-02-003. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1992 3000GT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 96V143002.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; HOSE; NON-METALLIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT ABS BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: 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 CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
3. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1992 3000GT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 96V143001.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; HOSE; NON-METALLIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT ABS BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST 1996. NOTE: 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 AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (73), Seat belts (28), Suspension (4), Engine (3), Brakes (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/08/2018 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V143001 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MOMENTUM MI…
02/23/2017 · Electrical system
THE CARS FAULTY ECU CAUSED ME TO STALL MY CAR IN TRAFFIC. ALMOST CAUSING 4 CONSECUTIVE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK AFTER MOVING THE CAR ACROSS 3 LANES OF HIGH VOLUME TRAFFIC. MY ECU MIGHT BE FRIED, IM LUCKY IT DIDN'T CATCH ON FIRE
04/06/2010 · Transmission / drivetrain · fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWERTRAIN WAS LEAKING FLUID THROUGH THE CASKET. HE REFERENCED RECALL 02V143001 (POWER TRAIN TRANSFER CASE (4- WHEEL DRIVE) FOR WHICH THE REPAIRS HAD BEEN PERFORMED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE A PREVIOUS OWNER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHI…
03/09/2009 · Transmission / drivetrain
I WENT TO HAVE MY TRANSFER CASE RECALLED PER THE FEDERAL MANDATED SAFETY RECALL, EL CAJON MITSUBISHI INSPECTED TRANSFER CASE THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE SHAFT, A TOOTH WAS SHEARED OFF AND WHOLE ASSEMBLY IS HARD TO ROTATE. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE IT, JUST RESEALED THE TRANSFERCASE AND DENIED ME THE FULL REPAIR. *TR
06/09/2008 · Seat belts
THE SEATBELTS IN MY 3000GT VR4 FAIL TO RETRACT, AND ARE OFTEN LOOSE WHILE NOT DRIVING. WHEN I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE CAR IT DID IT EVERY NOW AND THEN, AND NOW, 2 YEARS LATER, ITS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. THE BELT WILL NOT SECURELY HOLD ME DOWN WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE, THE BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AND OFTEN GET CLOSED IN THE DOOR. IM AWARE…
06/09/2008 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT RECALL ON THE TRANSFER CASE OF HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR SERVICE. AFTER 20,000 MILES, THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKED. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE RECALLED COMPONENT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN OPERATING CONDI…
12/27/2007 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE, WHICH ARE RELATED TO ALL OF THE DEFECTS THAT ARE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH THE…
09/07/2007 · Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES IN ORDER FOR THEM TO ENGAGE. HE STATED THAT HE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR FOR THE BRAKES TO SLOWLY ENGAGE AT THE LAST MINUTE. AT ONE POINT, THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS A…