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.
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT transmission problems
43 complaints (69% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,500. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 43
- of this car's complaints
- 69%
- typical mileage
- 80,500
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Manual transmission16
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)12
- Automatic transmission6
- Axle assembly: axle shaft2
- Axle assembly2
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mitsubishi 3000GT transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
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
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
Related investigations
Transfer case lockup
There is no summary currently available
EA92004
Power train lockup
There is no summary currently available
PE91054
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.
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.
Tl* - the contact purchased a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 december 9, 2006. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH under dry road conditions and light traffic, the vehicle shook and vibrated a few times. The contact slowed down to stop the vehicle, while reducing speed to 10 MPH the vehicle rear wheels locked causing the vehicle to skid about 20 feet. No one was struck or injured during this incident. The vehicle was taken by flat bed truck to a local shop where the drive shaft was removed allowing the wheels to move. There was a trace of liquid on the transfer case that had a burnt smell. The contact found out about the recall while researching www.3si.org. There is a recall on the transfer case and relates to oil leaking out that may cause the rear wheels to lock. The contact called mitsubishi in regards to the recall. Mitsubishi informed the contact of a recall issued in jan 2003. The repairs for his car were made july 8th 2003. Mitsubishi explained that they could not pay for these repairs since the vehicle was already seen for the recall. The consumer stated paid over $2,000 for repairs. Updated 08/13/07
1. The car had no sign of failure until the automobile was immobile. 2. The failure was the result of a defective transfer case, and caused the car's drive train to seize. 3. No actions were taken to resolve the failure.
Transmission failed 2 times on my 91 mitsubishi 3000gt.
Questions about the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT transmission
Does the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 43 complaints about the transmission of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 69% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,500 miles.
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).
Other 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Seat belts 11Brakes 3Engine 3Acceleration 2Airbags 2Wheels 2Electrical 1Suspension 1
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