1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
The 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheelsrim (3 complaints), Seat Belts (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT, potentially affecting up to 15,000 vehicles.
Recall 02V143001 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
| 15,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelsrim | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GOT IN THE CAR PUT KEY IN IGNITION STARTED TO TURN KEY AND PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR APPARENTLY NO REASON. BROKE WINDSHIELD. WAS UNABLE TO SEE OR HEAR AT FIRST AND SUFFERED A CUT UNDER CHIN AND HEADACHE FOR 4 DAYS. WHERE THE CAR WAS PARKED THERE WAS NO WAY FOR ANYONE TO HIT THE FRONT END. THERE IS VIDEO SHOWING NO DAMAGE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR AT ALL. THERE WAS WITNESSES TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR NEVER MOVED AND ENGINE NEVER STARTED. *TR
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD LOOSES ALL ELECTRICAL IF YOU CYCLE IGNITION SWITCH IT IMMEDIATELY RESTARTS BUT ONCE IT LOOSES ALL POWER THERE IS NO POWER STEERING NEARLY RESULTING IN A CRASH ON SEVERAL TURNS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS OR CODES. RANDOM NO SET PATTERN TO IT HAPPENING.. UPON RESEARCHING THE INTERNET SEVERAL MITSUBISHI PRODUCTS SHARE THIS FAILURE OR FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH ..THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS .EVEN STEERING LOCKING ..VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION!! A LIGHT TO MODERATE BUMP WILL STALL THE CAR OR CAUSE IGNITION SWITCH TO SHUT DOWN LOOSING ALL POWER EVEN RADIO MORE SO IN LEFT HAND TURNS. IT HAPPENS ON A DAILY BASIS SOMETIMES ONCE EVERY 5-10 MINUTES .AS A 23 YEAR VETERAN POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS IN CHARGE OF A FLEET.. I CAN SAY THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY THINGS I HAVE SEEN HAPPEN TO LOOSE ALL POWER AT THAT SPEED OR FREEWAY SPEED AND HAVE NO POWER STEERING I REFUSE TO EVEN LET MY WIFE DRIVE IT..I DON'T SEE WHERE MITSUBISHI HAS EVEN BEGUN ANY KIND OF RECALL.. I GUESS NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THIS YET TO DO A RECALL... BUT IF YOU DID HOW DO YOU REPORT IT? I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE OFFICIALS FROM MITSUBISHI TAKE THIS ONE FOR A DRIVE AT SPEED ON A TEST TRACK..IT HASN'T BEEN REPAIRED YET MITSUBISHI NORTH OF COLUMBUS SAYS THEY NEVER HEARD OF ONE DOING THIS..BUT LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE NET .. WITHOUT IT THROWING A CODE THEY ARE NOT SURE HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE TO FIX IT..OR FIND THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SISTER CAR TO THE DODGE STEALTH R/T NOT SURE IF DODGE HAS EXPERIENCED THIS WITH THAT CAR OR NOT.... *TR
BOTH SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT OF MY 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 DO NOT RETRACT WHEN THERE IS SLACK IN THEM. *TR
SEAT BELTS IN MY 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN PULLED ON TO LOCK INTO RECEIVER THEY DO NOT RETRACT THUS LEAVING SLACK WHICH CAN CAUSE PASSENGER TO GO FORWARD CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY. *NM
SEVERE TICK IN ENGINE EVEN AFTER DEALER CHANGED ALL LIFTERS. CHROME 17" FACTORY RIMS BREAK SEAL ON TIRES RESULTING IN NUMEROUS FLAT TIRES. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI 3000GT
- 1993 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 77 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 84 complaints
- 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 62 complaints
- 1996 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 26 complaints
- 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 42 complaints
- 1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT (current)
- 1999 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 13 complaints
- 2001 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 1 complaint
- 2002 MITSUBISHI 3000GT — 1 complaint
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