1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3000GT years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT. That ranks 3rd out of 7 3000GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 44%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 44% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 40% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
Risk: Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transfer case lockup (PE02013) — opened Jan 31, 2002, closed Jun 3, 2002, led to recall 02V143001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Seatbelt does not function properly, leaving slack in the belt so it does not hold driver in case of crash. *tr
Normal everyday usage of seat belts. The front seat belts do not work any more they pull out but do not retract back. Mitsubishi says to wipe the belt down with a damp cloth then dry off to remove dirt. This does not work now my front seatbelts do not work at all they stay fully extended and will…
Seat belt doesn't retract properly to perform safely. It is slack when it's supposed to be tight against my chest. *tr
I have a 96 mitsubishi 3000gt and my front seat belts do not retract after being put on or taken off. If i were to get into an accident they would do very little to protect me. I tried to see if mitsubishi would fix the problem but they said they are not covered under warranty. Just figured i would…
1996 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 - driver's and passenger's seat belts do not retract after use. This has been an issue since i've owned the car - purchased in 07/2000. *jb
Other Mitsubishi 3000GT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 3000GT | 12 | 2 |
| 1998 3000GT | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 3000GT | 35 | 1 |
| 1996 | 25 | 1 |
| 1995 3000GT | 56 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3000GT model years, the 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.