The getrag transmission/tranfer case is noted to have all kinds of problems. I have had various leaks, and the output shaft from the transmission to the transfer is almost shot. Luckily, the syncronizers have been ok so far. They are another known part that fails too much. Mitsubishi does not offfer rebuild kits, or individual parts. If the assembly need fixed the only option is to buy a complete new assembly, which is around $5000.00. Please help all stealth/3000gt owner and get a recall on these problematic transmissions.
1993 Dodge Stealth transmission complaints
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Transmission failures like this are common in dodge stealths and 3000gt awd models (essentially the same car) when the transfer case was opened, it had been rusting inside. This is both costly and dangerous to the consumer.
Dodge marketed a version of the mitshubishi 3000gt vr-4 in the early-mid 90's. Both of these cars are equipped with transmissions that can lock up when being driven!!! I personally know of at least 4 occurrences of this, even though the production of the cars was limited to a few thousand turbo models (note: this applies only to the turbo models). My failures have included a 2nd gear syncro failure, and a leakage problem, both warranted a full transaxle replacement. Other people (see www.3si.org) are reporting complete transaxle lock ups, input shaft lock ups, synchronizer failures, and general leakage problems. Most leaks, if undetected, particularly in the transfer case lead to lock up at, often at high speed!!! This transmission makes the chevy vega of the early 70's look like a high quality car!!
This transmission problem has occured since the 3000gt and stealth twin turbo has been out. We've had many people on there 4th and 5th transmission already and have gone out as early as 20,000 miles. This is a very costly and dangerous situation. As in my case it would have costed me $5800 just for a new transmission qalone since replacement parts are not avail. And if the tranny would have going, in my instance, all 4 tires would have locked up on me since its an awd system. This could cause a very life threating problem.
Output splines on transaxle/input splines on transfer case rusted and striped out
The output shaft from the transmission to the transfer case became stripped. The dealer would not supply parts for the transmission, stating that for any problem with the transmission or transfer case the parts must be replaced. This should have been a few hundred dollars (expensively) to replace the parts that broke, but it became over $5000 just in parts!!!! This is unacceptable.
Transaxle failed.
The clutch broke three time in a total of 14,000 miles. Tt
When driving at 50 to 55 MPH and stepping full on accelerator, vehicle will down shift into neutral and slowing down, gears will down shift into neutral. Tt
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