1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3000GT years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. That ranks 2nd out of 7 3000GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 34%), typically at around 180,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 12 | 34% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 34% | 80,440 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 20% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 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.
My car is well kept and garaged at night. In november 2012, i was having trouble with the car and was told by my mechanic of 20 years that my "total front end" on the car needed replaced. This required the replacement of gaskets, an oal flex, rack & pinion, and a wheel alignment. It was a very…
Seat belt retractors stop working over time, causing extreme slack on the seat belt. There is no tightness left on seat belt, even when wearing while driving. If a crash were to occur, the seat belt would not be able to do it's job. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to move the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the garage for diagnostic testing which indicated that the transmission transfer case wasn't sealed properly…
I own a 1997 mitsubishi 3000gt and the seat belt restraint system for the drives and passenger side fail to retract. The only way to resolve the problem is to remove the seatbelt while driving and manually feed the belt back into the system. *tr
I own a mitsubishi 1997 3000gt vr4, and a 1996 3000gt base model. On both cars there was tremendous slacks in the seat belts. I worry that if not recalled they would do little to protect me in a collision. Please investigate this.*ak
Other Mitsubishi 3000GT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 3000GT | 12 | 2 |
| 1998 3000GT | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 35 | 1 |
| 1996 3000GT | 25 | 1 |
| 1995 3000GT | 56 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.