1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt problems
The Mitsubishi 3000GT is a front-engine, all-wheel/front-wheel drive grand touring/sports car manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1990 until 2000 over three different generations. Manufactured in a three-door hatchback coupé body style in Nagoya, Japan, the 2+2 four-seaters were marketed in the Japanese domestic market (JDM) as the GTO, and globally as 3000GT. In North America, it was sold both as the Mitsubishi 3000GT (1991–1999) and the Dodge Stealth (1991–1996), a badge engineered, mechanically identical captive import. As a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Mitsubishi Motors, Chrysler was responsible for the Stealth's exterior styling.
The car was based on Mitsubishi's Sigma/Diamante and retained their transverse mounted 3-liter, 24-valve V6 engines and front-wheel-drive layout. The GTO's engines were naturally aspirated or with twin-turbochargers and were also available with active aerodynamics (automatically adjusting front and rear spoilers), four-wheel-steering, full-time all-wheel-drive and adaptive suspension.
Mitsubishi marketed a retractable hardtop variant, which were engineered and converted from coupé models in California by ASC, and sold as the GT Spyder or VR4 Spyder for model years 1993–1995. These were the first fully automated retractable hardtop marketed since the 1959 Ford Skyliner.
The JDM model took its name from the Galant GTO, a two-door hardtop coupé marketed by the company in the early 1970s, which in turn took its name from the Ferrari 250 GTO, short for Gran Turismo Omologata – "Omologata" signifying that it met motorsport homologation requirements.
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Common 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt problems
The Mitsubishi 3000GT, produced from 1991 to 2001, is known for its sleek styling and advanced features. However, like any car, it has its fair share of issues. Here are some common problems with the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT based on complaints from owners:
1. Electrical Problems
Many owners of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT have reported electrical problems. Some common issues include a faulty alternator, malfunctioning power windows, and a non-working stereo. These issues can often be fixed by replacing the faulty components or fuses.
2. Transmission and Drivetrain Issues
The 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT was available with a manual or automatic transmission. However, both options had issues. Manual transmissions are prone to synchro wear, while automatics are known for solenoid failure. The all-wheel drive system can also be problematic, with issues such as a bad transfer case or a faulty viscous coupler.
3. Cooling System Problems
The cooling system of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT is another area of concern. Some common issues include a leaking radiator, a malfunctioning water pump, and a failed thermostat. Overheating can cause significant damage to the engine, so it is important to address any cooling system issues as soon as they arise.
4. Fuel System Issues
The fuel system of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT can also be problematic. Some common issues include a clogged fuel filter, a faulty fuel pump, or a malfunctioning fuel injector. These issues can cause poor fuel economy, a rough idle, or even engine misfires.
5. Suspension and Steering Problems
The suspension and steering system of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT can also experience issues. Some common issues include worn ball joints, bad tie rods, and a failed power steering pump. These issues can cause poor handling, excessive tire wear, and a noisy steering system.
In addition to these common issues, the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT has also had several recalls. According to the Center for Auto Safety, there have been five recalls for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, including a recall for a condition that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
When it comes to the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, regular maintenance and addressing issues promptly can help keep the car running smoothly. While the car does have its fair share of issues, many owners have reported positive experiences with the car, especially if they have followed the service guide and addressed any issues as they arise.
Is the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
VERY fun and fast, Reliable too- these run FOREVER
Very fast, very fun, bought mine used at 150k mi's and never broke down on me I just kept up regular maintenance. Mine's almost at 240k now and running like a champ. I'd say as reliable as other Japanese cars and my Toyota.
Are Mitsubishi 3000GT good cars?
It's almost always more cost effective to get a well sorted car than attempting to fix someone else's modified experiment. While there are a number of potential issues to watch out for, the 3000GT is a well-built car and if maintained well can provide years of pleasurable motoring.
Why did Mitsubishi stop making 3000GT?
1999 was the final year the 3000GT was available in the U.S. market. With sales slowing to a trickle and new side impact regulations looming, production for the Japanese domestic market finally ceased in 2000.
How long do Mitsubishi 3000gts last?
Yep, it'll last as long as you take care of it. I know of a few above 300k. 1997 3000GT VR4 - 17 years of ownership - TD05-16G E85 600whp - Daily Driver 😈 - Broken Again! definatly 250k+ miles if you take care of it.
1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi 3000gt problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Seat belts problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt
The NHTSA has received 63 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-02
- VIN: JA3XE74C0MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. UPON OPENING THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 93V033000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT IT FAILED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE BEARING WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-28
- VIN: JA3XE74C7MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSFER CASE FAILED, DEALER OKED REPLACEMENT UNDER RECALL, A WEEK LATER THEY SAID THE PART THEY GOT WASN'T RIGHT AND THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT IS DAMAGED AND THEY CAN'T REPAIR. CONTACTED MITSUBISHI 4/6, BACK & FORTH VIA PHONE, ON 4/20 WAS TOLD "WAITING FOR A REPLY FROM LEGAL", WILL GET BACK TO ME IN COUPLE DAYS, NOTHING SINCE THEN. THE TC IS A RECALL AND THE TC FAILURE COMMONLY CAUSES OUTPUT SHAFT DAMAGE. THEY OKED THE RECALL, HAVE HAD THE CAR WEEKS, AND DONE NOTHING.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-12-18
- VIN: JA3XE74C7MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, ALL FOUR WHEELS SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A DEFECT IN THE TRANSFER CASE HAD CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V143001(POWER TRAIN) BECAUSE THE DEFECT WAS REPAIRED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-05
- VIN: JA3XE74C4MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 25 MPH, THE POWERTRAIN LOCKED UP AND DISABLED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IN 2005 ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V143001 (POWERTRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)) AND WOULD NOT ASSUME LIABILITY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-13
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSFERCASE ON 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 IS LEAKING TC FLUID AND MITSUBISHI HQ AND DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPAIR/FIX PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-30
- VIN: JA3XE74C8MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING OVER 45 MPH, BOTH REAR TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 02V143001 (POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 142,000.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-10
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS IN 1991 DODGE STEALTH RT/TT DID NOT RETRACT! THERE WAS EASILY ENOUGH SLACK IN SEAT BELT FOR ME TO HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. MAKES ME FEEL VERY UNEASY ABOUT DRIVING MY CAR. ALSO, THE SRS LIGHT IS ON. THEY MAY BE RELATED. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-27
- VIN: JA3XE74CXMY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT'S VIN IS EXCLUDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAS A LEAK. THE WEATHER AND DRIVING SPEED WERE NOT FACTORS AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT FAILED SINCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70, 985.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-02
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT, LEAVING SLACK ON THE BELT. THE SLACK HAS TO BE MANUALLY REMOVED. THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IN A CRASH. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-07
- VIN: JA3XE74C9MY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I HAVE PREVIOUSLY ENTERED A COMPLAINT CONCERNING THIS, BUT NO EVIDENCE HAS BEEN SEEN PROVING EFFORT BEING MADE TOWARD THIS ISSUE. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT PROPERLY RETRACT! MANY 3000GT AND STEALTH OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS MUST BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY! WHEN THE BELT IS BUCKLED USUALLY ONLY THE LOWER HALF IS TIGHT ENOUGH TO RESTRAIN PASSENGER AND DRIVER. FOR THE AVERAGE HEIGHT DRIVER THIS MEANS A SUDDEN STOP (OR CRASH OF COURSE) WILL RESULT IN HIS OR HER HEAD SLAMMING INTO THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL OR DASHBOARD FOR PASSENGER (YUM, BRAINS ALL OVER MY CAR, CANT WAIT). MANY 3000GT AND STEALTH OWNERS HAVE FILED THIS COMPLAINT NATIONWIDE AND WE WILL BE HEARD! THIS IS NOT OF COURSE A THREAT, BUT AN AFFIRMATION THAT WE WILL BE STAYING ON TOP OF THIS UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY HANDLED. MOST OF OUR BELTS OR NOT WORN, AND LOTS OF US HAVE FOUND (THOSE WHO HAVE CHECKED) THAT OUR BELT SPOOLS ARE IN FACT PROPERLY LUBRICATED BUT YET, STILL WE WOULD BE BETTER OF USING TWINE TO TIE OURSELVES TO THE SEATS. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION BECAUSE IF OUR BELTS DON'T WORK, THERE REALLY ISN'T ANY REASON FOR US TO EVEN HAVE THEM. CANT SAY FOR SURE HOW MANY FAILURES, JUST THINK THIS...EVERY TIME. THANK YOU *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-29
- VIN: JA3XE74C9MY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS IN 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 DO NOT RETRACT!!! WIDESPREAD ISSUE AMONG 3000GT AND GTO OWNERS! PLEASE OPEN INVESTIGATION AS THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS SINCE SEAT BELTS DO NOTHING IF THEY FAIL TO CINCH-UP AS DESIGNED. *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-09
- VIN: JA3XE74C1MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT PURCHASED A 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 DECEMBER 9, 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH UNDER DRY ROAD CONDITIONS AND LIGHT TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED A FEW TIMES. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE REDUCING SPEED TO 10 MPH THE VEHICLE REAR WHEELS LOCKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID ABOUT 20 FEET. NO ONE WAS STRUCK OR INJURED DURING THIS INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BY FLAT BED TRUCK TO A LOCAL SHOP WHERE THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REMOVED ALLOWING THE WHEELS TO MOVE. THERE WAS A TRACE OF LIQUID ON THE TRANSFER CASE THAT HAD A BURNT SMELL. THE CONTACT FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL WHILE RESEARCHING WWW.3SI.ORG. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TRANSFER CASE AND RELATES TO OIL LEAKING OUT THAT MAY CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK. THE CONTACT CALLED MITSUBISHI IN REGARDS TO THE RECALL. MITSUBISHI INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL ISSUED IN JAN 2003. THE REPAIRS FOR HIS CAR WERE MADE JULY 8TH 2003. MITSUBISHI EXPLAINED THAT THEY COULD NOT PAY FOR THESE REPAIRS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY SEEN FOR THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED PAID OVER $2,000 FOR REPAIRS. UPDATED 08/13/07 *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-23
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHILE NOTHING SERIOUS HAS COME OF MY ISSUE YET, THE POTENTIAL IS THERE. MY 91 MITSUBISHI 3000GT (WITH 72,000 MILES) IS HAVING PROBLEMS RETRACTING IT'S SEAT BELT. I NOTICED IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN I WAS FORCED TO SUDDENLY STOP (DUE TO A CAT CROSSING THE ROAD) AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WANT TO LOCK AND RETRACT IN SATISFACTORY TIME. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SLACK LEFT IN THE SEAT BELT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I TALKED WITH MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHANGE OUT THE MECHANISM THAT RETRACTS THE BELT, BUT THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. AS A SAFETY ISSUE I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE A A RECALL AS I HAVE TALKED WITH MANY OTHER 3000GT OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-15
- VIN: JA3XE74C7MY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I AM ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF 3SI.ORG WHICH IS A WEBSITE COVERING THE 3000GT/STEALTH MODELS FROM 1991-1999. I HAVE NOTICED THAT A LARGELY SHARED MAJORITY OF US HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTO PLACE WHEN PULLED OUT. THE SEAT BELT IS THERFORE EITHER LOOSE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER WHICH CAN LEAD TO DEATH/INJURY OR WHEN THE PERSON IS EXITING THE CAR THE PERSON HAS TO WIND THE BELT BACK INTO THE POSITION SO IT DOESNT FALL OUT OF THE DOOR. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND I THINK A MUST FOR RECALL. I WAS IN A ACCIDENT RECENTLY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE IN TIME AND I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAD TO GO TO THE ER EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A SLIGHT FENDER BENDER. PLEASE ISSUE AN INVESTIGATION ON THIS BELT. BTW MY CAR HAS ONLY 65,000 MILES AND THE SEAT BELT WORE OUT AT 22,000 MILES.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-28
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: ON MY 1991 DODGE STEALTH R/T TT I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF A SLACK IN BOTH OF MY SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AT ALL. MOST OF THE TIME THE SEAT BELTS JUST HANG LOOSE AND YOU HAVE MANUALLY TRY AND RETRACT THEM (NOT EASY). THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH SAFETY. IF I WAS TO GET IN A CRASH THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS IS SCARY FOR MY PASSENGERS AND MYSELF. IT COULD CAUSE DEATH AND NEEDS ATTENTION. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM. MY SEAT BELTS AND OTHER OWNERS SEAT BELTS OF THE DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 3000GT'S ARE HAVING THE SAME SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE FIXED UNDER A RECALL. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-05
- VIN: JA3XD64B3MY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I HAVE A 91 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL. THE SEAT BELTS IN IT HAVE A PROBLEM LOCKING UP AND NOT RELEASING. THE SEAT BELTS IN MY CAR DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY SOMETIMES. WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. IN MY OPINION THIS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A LIFETIME WARRANTY. SAFETY WAS AN ISSUE WHEN BUILDING CARS OF THESE TYPES SO THEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE. I HAVE HEARD MANY PEOPLE SAY PUT ARMOR ALL ON THE BELTS AND THEY WILL WORK JUST FINE, BUT LIKE MANY OTHER 3000GT OWNERS I HAVE TRIED THIS AND IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVEN'T OWNED MY CAR LONG BUT THIS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS I NOTICED ABOUT MY CAR. IT WOULDN'T BOTHER ME THAT MUCH IF I DIDN'T WEAR MY SEAT BELT THAT OFTEN BUT I NEVER GO SOMEWHERE WITHOUT MY SEAT BELT ON. I ALSO HAVEN'T REALLY DROVE ANYBODY AROUND IN MY CAR SO IM NOT REAL SURE ON HOW THE PASSENGER SIDE OR BACK SEAT BELTS WORK. RIGHT NOW IM JUST HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-22
- VIN: JA3XE74C6MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1. THE CAR HAD NO SIGN OF FAILURE UNTIL THE AUTOMOBILE WAS IMMOBILE. 2. THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASE, AND CAUSED THE CAR'S DRIVE TRAIN TO SEIZE. 3. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN TO RESOLVE THE FAILURE. *NM
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED 2 TIMES ON MY 91 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-10
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT PROPERLY WHEN SECURED OR UNBUCKLED. THIS IS THE 3RD MITSUBISHI 3000GT AND STEALTH THAT HAS HAD THIS ISSUE. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-11
- VIN: JA3XE74C7MY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELT RETURN MECHANISMS ON MY 1991 3000GT VR-4 NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY WHICH LEAVES SLACK IN THE SAFETY BELT. IF AN CRASH WERE TO OCCUR WITH THIS SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-11
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHEN I PURCHASED MY 1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 IN JUNE OF 2004. THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT ON THEIR OWN AND WOULD HAVE TO BE FED BACK INTO THE REEL BY HAND. BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DO NO RETRACT. I HAVE DISASSEMBLED THE ENTIRE UNIT AND ATTEMPTED TO FREE UP AND LUBRICATE IT, BUT THE MECHANISM WAS NOT REPAIRED. IT SEEMS THAT IT IS A FAILURE IN THE DESIGN OF THE SEATBELT AND A STRONGER SPRING IS NEEDED. THE SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING POSES A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THERE WOULD BE NO SHOULDER RESTRAINT. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMOUNT 3000GT'S AND DODGE STEALTHS. ALMOST ALL CARS ARE AFFECTED. I BELIEVE THAT A DEALER RECALL SHOULD BE INSTALLED. *JB
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA3X64B1MY0
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING IN A STOP AND GO/BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED VEHICLE'S CONTROL UNIT. *AK TRANSMISSION FEELS AS IF SLIPPING GEARS. TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED. SHIFTER BUSHINGS REPLACED. ENGINE IDLED BY ITSELF. ISC MOTOR REPLACED AND THROTTLE BODY CLEANED. LEFT AXLE BOOT WAS REBUILT. ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. ECU WAS REPLACED. FRONT END PULLS LEFT. FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. BRAKES PULSATE WHEN APPLIED. FRONT ROTORS RESURFACED. *TT *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-25
- VIN: JA3XD64B8MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY GT 3000 SL MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THE FIRST GEAR SYNCHRO AR BAD. COME TO FIND OUT THAT YOU CAN NOT GET PARTS, HOW CAN A COMPANY SELL SOEMTHING THAT YOU CAN'T GET PARTS FOR ALL YOU CAN DO IS BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS OR SALVAGE ONE THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. GETRAG AND MITSUBISHI SHOULD FIX THERE BLUNDER
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-02
- VIN: JA3XE74C8MY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE "TRANSFER CASE", THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT,"THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND THREE TIMES BEFORE LANDING INTO A DITCH." THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000gt.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: 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.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: 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.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: 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.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
- Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Summary: A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND FAILURE.
- Consequence: BEARING FAILURE IN THE TRANSFER CASE CAN RESULT INPOWER TRAIN LOCKUP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: INSTALL A C-RING TO TRANSFER CASE TO PREVENT OIL LEAKAGE, OR REPLACE TRANSFER CASE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE.
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Winfield Robel 2024-11-14
Hi there! That's really nice!
Oda Turcotte 2024-08-01
I love my VR4. It's flashy, fun to drive, and pretty reliable, especially considering all the electrical toys. After 150K, I expect some problems, but routine maintenance takes care of everything (except my fried computer last year). I'm about 6'5
Orval Jacobs 2024-07-17
Hey there! Looks like you're having a lot of fun! :)
Bertha Herman 2024-06-12
It's an absolute blast to drive and own this excellent auto. I highly recommend it if you have the means.
Amparo Ledner 2024-04-12
I'm so glad to hear that you've been enjoying your '91 3000GT VR4 since 1999! It sounds like it's been performing outstandingly well, and it's great to hear that you haven't had any major problems besides routine maintenance. I can only imagine how much fun it must be to drive, especially since it can dust any car off the line and turn heads. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!