Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the transfer case. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 93v033000 (power train), but it failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transfer case bearing was faulty. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
The worst 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission43
- Seat belts11
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Wheels2
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Recalls 5
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V143001 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
Recall number 96V143002 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.
Recall number 96V143001 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
- Risk
- The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Recall number 95V103004 · Recall details
Power train: driveline
- What is wrong
- A condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels in the transfer case can cause bearing damage and failure.
- Risk
- Bearing failure in the transfer case can result inpower train lockup without prior warning, while the vehicle is at highway speed.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Install a c-ring to transfer case to prevent oil leakage, or replace transfer case to maintain sufficient oil levels in the transfer case.
Recall number 93V033000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Defect investigations
Takata seat belt buckle failure
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EA95004
Transfer case lockup
There is no summary currently available
EA92004
Power train lockup
There is no summary currently available
PE91054
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
- 5-SPEED transfer case assembly identification
- Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack,...
- Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch
- EGR and purge solenoid locations - service manual revision
- Deletion of ELC-4 a/t eco circuit- service manual revision
- New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures
- New speedometer driven gear
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-17 | 22 | 18-19 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transfer case failed, dealer oked replacement under recall, a week later they said the part they got wasn't right and the transmission output shaft is damaged and they can't repair. Contacted mitsubishi 4/6, back & forth via phone, on 4/20 was told "waiting for a reply from legal", will get back to me in couple days, nothing since then. The tc is a recall and the tc failure commonly causes output shaft damage. They oked the recall, have had the car weeks, and done nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, all four wheels seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that a defect in the transfer case had caused the problem. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 02v143001(power train) because the defect was repaired by the previous owner. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000 gt. While making a right turn at 25 MPH, the powertrain locked up and disabled the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that it was previously repaired in 2005 according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v143001 (powertrain:transfer case (4-wheel drive)) and would not assume liability. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.
Transfercase on 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 is leaking tc fluid and mitsubishi hq and dealership will not repair/fix problem as stated in recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving over 45 MPH, both rear tires locked up and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle is not included in recall number 02v143001 (power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)). The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 142,000.
Seat belts in 1991 dodge stealth rt/tt did not retract! There was easily enough slack in seat belt for me to hit my head on the steering wheel. Makes me feel very uneasy about driving my car. Also, the SRS light is on. They may be related.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000 gt. There is a safety recall on the vehicle, but the contact's VIN is excluded. The contact stated that the transfer case has a leak. The weather and driving speed were not factors and the vehicle has not failed since. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was approximately 70, 985.
Seat belt does not fully retract, leaving slack on the belt. The slack has to be manually removed. This can cause serious injury in a crash.
I have previously entered a complaint concerning this, but no evidence has been seen proving effort being made toward this issue. Seat belts will not properly retract! Many 3000gt and stealth owners have this problem. This must be addressed immediately! When the belt is buckled usually only the lower half is tight enough to restrain passenger and driver. For the average height driver this means a sudden stop (or crash of course) will result in his or her head slamming into the top of the steering wheel or dashboard for passenger (yum, brains all over my car, cant wait). Many 3000gt and stealth owners have filed this complaint nationwide and we will be heard! This is not of course a threat, but an affirmation that we will be staying on top of this until it is properly handled. Most of our belts or not worn, and lots of us have found (those who have checked) that our belt spools are in fact properly lubricated but yet, still we would be better of using twine to tie ourselves to the seats. Please, please, please take this into consideration because if our belts don't work, there really isn't any reason for us to even have them. Cant say for sure how many failures, just think this...every time. Thank you
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Questions about the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Is the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 62.0 times a typical 3000GT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 43 complaints, typically around 80,500 miles. Next is seat belts (11).
How many recalls does the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
5 recalls, covering power train, service brakes, hydraulic and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 02V143001, 93V033000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi 3000GT have bad transmission?
The Mitsubishi 3000GT model years with the most transmission complaints are 1992 (72 complaints), 1991 (43 complaints) and 1993 (37 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16-17 city and 22 highway.
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