Driving in 1st gear went to shift & it just started grinding....now have to have new transmission & transfer case $7100.00.... Trying to find used parts now...too many people have had the same problem... Car has 96,500 miles on it.
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT: complete transmission failure
19 of the 115 complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 97,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission of 1992 3000 gt vr4 has vibration problem can not be fixed other then purchasing a new transmission ?? Seemed to be common problem on these cars for which mitsubishi has been hiding the defects.
While cruising on a mountain interstate highway at 65 MPH on a steep uphill grade, the transmission output shaft stripped causing total loss of power in heavy traffic.I cannot overstate how dangerous this event was. I was lucky to get the car off the road without causing an accident. This is a well documented problem with this car. To make matters worse, there are no parts available for this transmission or transfer case. The only remedy is to purchase a new transmission and transfer case, with the same design problems as the original, and wait for it to happen again. There should have been a safety recall on this long ago. Visit www.mitsubishisucks.com for a very long list of similar complaints. The service manager at the local dealer and the mits. District manager have assured me that mits. Will not offer any assistance with getting this car repaired even though both have acknowledged that this is a very common problem with this particular car.
I own a 1992 300gt with 51,000 miles. The car is in pristine condition. There was a significant amount of wear on my transmision. The car could not get into gear smoothly. The gears would constantly grind. I tried recommending transmssion fluids from mitsubishi but to no avail. The transmission was replaced by mitsubishi with a certified factory rebuilt (you can no longer purchase a new one). The rebuilt transmission was terrible and required replacement within a month (no charge for the replacement) now the new one works, but is not particularly good, as shifting is still rough. The transmission is not satisfactory. In looking at all the other people who have this identical problem, some have resulted in lock-up. I cannot believe misubishi will not acknowledge there is a product defect.
18 spline output shaft on my 92 3000gt vr4 snapped replaced transmission and at a cost of 5000 us dollars. Others have complained this is a faulty device.
Consumer's vehicle experienced transmission failure. *la the engine failed due to timing belt failure and the sunroof leaked. There was a recall regarding the transmission, the consumer requested reimbursement, however he was denied because receipts could not be produced. (recall #02v143001)
(3000gt vr4) on one occasion, I turned left, was in second gear. The shifter popped out of second. So I tried to put it back in and all I received in response was a grinding. I come to find out that it was synchro. Apparently this is a common problem. Dealer's response was that I needed a new transmission. After a little research, this seems to be more of a factory defect, then a driver defect. I am very very disappointed with mitsubishi. Second incident. I was driving about 35 MPH. All of a sudden the wheels locked up, I continued to slide off road. It is a good thing I wasn't going faster, it could have been a very bad accident. Afterwards there was loud clunking from the bottom of the car. So I drove home (1 block away). It sat in the garage for a few months before I recieved the recall notice on the transfer case. Mitsubishi has yet to issue a recall on the transmission. :o(.
Vehicle made a terrible noise and it felt like the wheels were locking up. Dealer stated the transmission needs replacing. Ph
While driving vehicle and releasing clutch there was a grinding noise. Vehicle would not go into gear, and transmission failed. Dealer stated that transmission and transfer case had to be replaced.*ak the consumer believed the vehicle was defective.
Transmission output crankshaft wore. A brand new one was installed because nobody makes parts for this transmission. The cost of a new transmission was around $8,000. This is definitely a defect in the component because everyone with the awd model 3000gt or stealth has this problem. The problem started in 1991 and yet nobody has been able to get the maker to own up to it. Its time to make them pay, these cars are not cheap to begin with.
Transfer case seal failed allowing lubrication to leak out -- there is no fluid level warning light. Transfer case then failed causing irrepairable damage to transmission shaft that inputs to transfer case. Mitsubishi does not supply just the transmission shaft -- they require the purchase of an entire new transmission (plus a transfer case). Total cost for parts alone is aproximately $4,900. This is a well documented problem with 3000gt's. Since the problem occurred after warranty expiration, mitsubishi has refused to offer compensation.
Only 1 of many transmission failures at ridiculous price.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
19 of 115 owner complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (17%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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