1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, 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 1995 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).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (23), Seat belts (12), Wheels / tires (5), Brakes (5), Hydraulic (5).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/19/2018 · Electrical system
SPUTTERING, STALING, NO PICK UP, ERRACTIC IDLING. ALL CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MANAGEMENT ( ECM) COMPUTER.. MANY CLOSE CALL , NEAR ACCIDENTS. CHECK THE CARS FORUMS, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THE EXACT SAME SAFETY PROBLEM, IN WHICH MITSUBISHI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR. USED CAR COMPUTERS , MAINLY 1991 TO 1995 , ARE SOLD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THEIR…
01/04/2018 · Transmission / drivetrain
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 RE…
11/16/2016 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUNVISORS COME LOSE ALL THE TIME. SCREWS USED HAVE A STEEP THREAD, THEY COME LOSE AND VISORS FALL FROM THE ROOF. HAPPENED SINCE THE PURCHASE IN 1999.
03/24/2016 · Transmission / drivetrain
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.…
08/10/2010 · Airbags
1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL. CONSUMER STATED PURCHASED VEHICLE OFF EBAY AND UPON DELIVERY, HE DISCOVERED THE AIRBAG HAD BEEN REMOVED *TGW
07/13/2009 · Engine
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE DETERMINED THAT THE OIL TRANSFER CASE WAS FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT IT HAD PREVIOUSLY B…
07/23/2008 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE (DRIVESHAFT) ON THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000.
07/04/2008 · Body / structure
CRACK IN FRONT CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER ABOVE RACK & PINION, MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL DURING BRAKING. ALSO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL. COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBER IS NECESSARY. WELDING OF THIS PART WOULD NOT BE SAFE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. *TR