Mitsubishi 3000GT recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mitsubishi 3000GT, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 20
Total Complaints 535
Years Covered 1991–2002

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mitsubishi 3000GT, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

2 campaigns · Years: 1991–1994

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 96V143001 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  • 96V143002 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Powertrain

2 campaigns · Years: 1991–1999

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

Equipment and labeling

1 campaign · Years: 1999

These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.

Official notices (evidence):

Seats and restraints

1 campaign · Years: 1991

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Mitsubishi 3000GT in NHTSA complaint data are Seat belts:front:retractor, Power train:manual transmission, Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive).

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2002 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Suspension.
2001 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering:linkages.
1999 2 13 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Vehicle speed control, Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices.
1998 1 19 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels:rim, Seat belts, Structure:body.
1997 1 42 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Wheels, Wheels:rim.
1996 1 26 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal.
1995 1 62 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Power train:automatic transmission, Power train:manual transmission.
1994 3 84 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:retractor, Power train:manual transmission, Seat belts.
1993 3 77 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:manual transmission, Seat belts:front:retractor, Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive).
1992 3 135 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:manual transmission, Seat belts:front:retractor, Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive).
1991 5 75 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:manual transmission, Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), Power train:automatic transmission.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Power train , Service brakes and Equipment

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1999

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1998

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

1997

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

1996

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

1995

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

1994

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143001) →
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    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.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143002) →
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    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.

1993

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    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.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143002) →
    Show official notice text
    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.

1992

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    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.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143002) →
    Show official notice text
    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.

1991

  • Power train: Transfer case (4-wheel drive): Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
  • Power train: Driveline: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (93V033000) →
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    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.
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V103004) →
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    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.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143001) →
    Show official notice text
    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.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V143002) →
    Show official notice text
    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.

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