1992 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 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Mitsubishi 3000GT 1992, several common problems have been identified:
- Suspension Problems:
- Suspension bushes tend to wear out regularly, resulting in rattling and knocking noises. Additionally, struts can suffer from wear and tear, impacting the car's performance and comfort.
- Transmission Concerns:
- Manual gearboxes, standard in UK cars, may exhibit notchiness in operation, which is considered normal. However, transfer cases and output shafts can fail, making it crucial to have the transmission thoroughly checked by a specialist. Automatic transmissions, especially in grey imports, are known to be even more problematic.
- Hose and Boost Issues:
- Hoses for the turbocharger and intercooler are prone to popping off, particularly in modified cars with increased boost pressure. Boost levels beyond the standard can lead to problems with engine internals, such as con-rods and valves, affecting reliability.
- Aerodynamics Challenges:
- Active aerodynamic systems on early models of the Mitsubishi 3000GT are prone to failure over time. While repairable, many owners have not addressed these issues, impacting the car's aerodynamic performance.
These common problems with the Mitsubishi 3000GT 1992 highlight the importance of thorough inspections and maintenance to ensure the longevity and performance of this iconic vehicle.
Does the Mitsubishi 3000GT a reliable car?
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.
Is the 3000GT a rare car?
While the 1999 3000GT VR-4 is the rarest of the bunch, with just 287 being sold in the US market before Mitsubishi discontinued the 3000GT, a 1998 model with so few miles on the odometer is likely even rarer.
1992 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
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt
The NHTSA has received 117 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
- VIN: JA3XE74C8NY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 MITSUBISHI IN FAIRFIELD, CA WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NO LONGER BE OBLIGATED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE AGE OF THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-06
- VIN: JA3XD64B0NY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JA3XE74C3NY
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 DEALERSHIP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AGAIN. ON ANOTHER DAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF A SHORT IN THE SUSPENSION MODULE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146.000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-03
- VIN: JA3XE74C4NY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-06
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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 CONDITION. HE ALSO OBSERVED A MALFUNCTION IN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-20
- VIN: JA3XE74C9NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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 THAT IM NOT THE ONLY 3000GT/STEALTH SUFFERING FROM THIS ISSUE, I FEEL THAT A RECALL IS NECESSARY, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-24
- VIN: JA3XE74C6NY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 FAILURE IS IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL BECAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE SEAL WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 124,000. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 02V143001 . THE MITSUBISHI RECALL BULLETIN NUMBER IS SR-02-003.****
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-04
- VIN: JA3XD64BXNY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AT 10 MPH AND HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V143001 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-20
- VIN: JA3XE74C9NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS IN THE 19992 3000GT VR4 DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL. IV HAD THE CAR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND THEY HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-20
- VIN: JA3XD64B5NY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE ENTERING ONTO THE FREEWAY I EXPERIENCE STUMBLING AND/OR NO POWER WHILE TRYING TO BUILD UP SPEED TO ENTER INTO TRAFFIC. THEREFORE, MOST TIMES, NEARLY GETTING HIT OR CAUSING AN ACCIDENT FROM SOMEONE SWERVING INTO ANOTHER CAR TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. AFTER EXTENSIVE AND EXPENSIVE LONG TERM TESTING, THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED TO BE BAD CAPACITORS IN MY ECU. WITHIN UNDER 2 YEARS OF HAVING IT FIXED I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I HAVE COME TO FIND THAT IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS MAKE OF VEHICLE. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-17
- VIN: 99999999999
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I OWN A DODGE STEALTH AND THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. THEY HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE. WHEN YOU PULL THE BELT OUT TO STRAP IT IN IT DOES NOT RETRACT ON ITS OWN. THE BELT RARELY LOCKS WHEN BRAKING . I DON'T NOT FELL THE BELT WILL PROTECT ME IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE DODGE STEALTH RT/TT (1992) DO NOT RECOIL PROPERLY, ACTUALLY THEY DON'T RECOIL AT ALL. I HAVE TO MANUALLY PULL THEM BACK, AND THEY DON'T STAY THAT WAY LONG. FROM WHAT I READ THERE WERE MANY OTHER 3000GT & STEALTH OWNERS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. THERE REALLY SHOULD BE A RECALL. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-21
- VIN: JA3XE74C9NY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DRIVING IN 1ST GEAR WENT TO SHIFT & IT JUST STARTED GRINDING....NOW HAVE TO HAVE NEW TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE $7100.00.... TRYING TO FIND USED PARTS NOW...TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM... CAR HAS 96,500 MILES ON IT. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* - SOMETIME IN DECEMBER OF 2002 WHILE DRIVING ON A LOW GRADE HILL ON A RAINY DAY THE 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT TRANSFER CASE SEIZED AT 40-50 MPH, RESULTING IN ALL 4-WHEELS LOCKING UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE. AFTER THE CRASH THE CLUTCH, HOOD, RADIATOR, FRONT CRASH BAR, WINDSHIELD AND AIR BAG WERE REPLACED. ON OCTOBER OF 2006 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE WHEELS LOCKED AGAIN. AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND 1 ST GEAR SEVERAL TIMES THE TIRES UNLOCKED, AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUSH IT INTO DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 02V143001, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-01
- VIN: JA3XE74C3NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS TO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL, WHICH MAY SHOW SIGNS OF A FAULTY MECHANISM WHICH CLEARLY DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-05
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELTS HAVE SLOWLY LOST THEIR ABILITY TO RETRACT ON THEIR OWN UNTIL NOW THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT NO LONGER RETRACTS BY ITSELF AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOWLY AND VERY WEAKLY. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-14
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS WONT RETRACT SLACK, LEAVING YOU WITH OUT PROPER RESTRAINT. I HIT MY BRAKES HARD ONCE AND MY PASSENGER MOVED DANGEROUSLY FORWARD. THANKS *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-27
- VIN: JB3XE74CXNY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELTS IN MANY OF OUR CARS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. 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. DODGE STEALTH/3000 GT. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-16
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY EVEN WHEN FED. SEAT BELT OFTEN TWISTS IN THE GUIDER/HOLDER CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK MAKING IT UNUSABLE A MAJORITY OF THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR 4 YEARS. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-25
- VIN: JA3XE74C6NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 1992 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. 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. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-01-22
- VIN: JA3XE74C7NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I OWN A 1992 MITSUBOSHI 3000GT VR4. WHEN THE SEATBELT 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.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-14
- VIN: JA3XE74C1NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-01
- VIN: JA3XE74C3NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT MAKING THEM USELESS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TO REACH BACK AND FEED IT BACK INTO THE RETRACT POSITION IN WHICH THIS WILL ONLY WORK SOMETIMES. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-05
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: JA3XD54B8NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT DO NOT RETRACT. BOTH DRIVER AND SEAT BELT DO NOT WORK. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-18
- VIN: JA3XE74C5NY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS NEVER RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY PUSH THE SEAT BELT BACK INTO THE FEEDER. CONSTANT SLACK WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH OF MY 3000GT'S. *JB
1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1992 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.
Negative 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt car reviews
Positive 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt car reviews
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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
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I went from driving an automatic 91 dodge stealth to a manual 94 3000gt sl! I couldn't believe the difference in the two cars. The 3000 is so much fun and pretty quick (with some minor mods)!
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Oh yeah, this car is really sweet! If you're looking for a reliable car, you should definitely consider the 3000gt.
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Hey there! Did you know that it rules the road?
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I've owned my 3000GT SL for ten years and I couldn't imagine trading it in. There's nothing out there quite as sexy, powerful, fun and affordable!
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More sources of information about 1992 Mitsubishi 3000gt problems:
Common mechanical issues found in the 3000GT (mainly VR4) ? : r ...
Feb 22, 2020 ... Early 1st gen(up to June 92 build date, so up to 92 model years) vr4s have a weaker 18 spline output shaft, non-forged crank and 2 bolt main.
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Nov 19, 2003 ... Some believe the root of the problem is the cast made crank in the 91 and 92. ... Check for the 60K maintenance and make sure the tensioner was ...
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Top Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems · Delayed Shift With Automatic Transmission · Oil Leak From Transfer Case · Oil Leak From Transfer Case · Seat Belts May Not Retract.
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Jan 30, 2008 ... The interior seems pretty decent, theres a few problems like a couple vents need glued back in (no idea how that happened haha) and sun damage ...
Mitsubishi 3000GT Questions - a good car or not - CarGurus
Aug 20, 2008 ... Recalls were also an issue with these cars ... I bought a used '92 in '93 and have had very few problems with it. ... 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT FWD.
Wilhelm Veum 2024-04-13
That's a nice looking car and it test drove well. However, we've had some issues with it. In just 4 months, we've spent more on repairs than we did on the car. Unfortunately, we had to replace the engine due to a common problem that occurs around 100,000 miles. We also had to replace the passenger window motor, antenna motor, clutch, and rebuilt CV joints, among other things. Additionally, the glove box is loose, the center console lid won't latch, and the sun visors won't stay up, which can be uncomfortable. Despite these issues, I still believe that Japanese build quality is generally better than U.S. quality. However, in this case, I would prefer my 89 Mustang over this car any day in any category...