1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3000GT years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT. That ranks 4th out of 7 3000GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 59,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 27% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 56,831 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
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…
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…
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
Other Mitsubishi 3000GT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 3000GT | 12 | 2 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 3000GT | 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 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Owners most often report wheels, seat belts, power train problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.