1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3000GT years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT. That ranks 5th out of 7 3000GT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (6 complaints, 50%), typically at around 37,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 6 | 50% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 17% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
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.
Mitsubishi has made recalls on the '99 3000gt concerning the oil engine transfer in the crank case in there vr engines; however the problem stems in most 3000gt engines including mine. They deny that result. When cranking, the engine doesn't contain oil which has drained back into the oil pan.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 model. While driving 35 mph, the wheels locked and the vehicle slid to a stop as if it had been rear ended. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number 02v143001 (power train:transfer case…
I have a 1999 mistubsihi 3000gt vr4 and the seat belt tension springs do not retract or lock-up like i beleive they should. My car has done this since purchased in 2003, and i've had an incedent where the lock should have engaged when hard breaking, but the belt did not. Also, when i exit the…
I purchased my 99 mitsubishi 3000gt used and it's seat belt has rarely worked. I sold my 94 mitsubishi 3000gt which has the same exact problem. While driving the belt always becomes slack and doesn't retract. *jb
Seat belts in my '99 mitsubishi 3000gt fail to retract and tighten themselves automatically. This slack in my seat belts lead me to believe they wouldn't be effective in the case of an accident. I know many 3000gt owners which have the same issue. *nm
Other Mitsubishi 3000GT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 3000GT | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 2 |
| 1998 3000GT | 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 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Owners most often report seat belts, power train, engine problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.