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1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT is transmission and drivetrain, typically around 134,000 miles. It has 67.0 times the complaints of a typical 3000GT model year.

Typical year67.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
67
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
22
Worst area
Transmission
Fuel economy
18-19mpg

The worst 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT

Transmission failure 8Grinding brakes 5

Recalls 3

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Reported May 14, 2002 · 15,000 vehicles affected
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 fittingsReported August 12, 1996 · 10,000 vehicles affected
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 fittingsReported July 25, 1996 · 93,000 vehicles affected
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

See all 3 recalls for the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT

Defect investigations

Transfer case lockupOpened January 31, 2002, closed June 3, 2002

There is no summary currently available

PE02013

Glass sunroof shatteringOpened January 17, 1996, closed May 31, 1996

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PE96004

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT 22

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 22 bulletins for the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT

1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.0L 6‑cylFWD1622-2318-19
3.0L 6‑cyl4WD172319

What 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that he was made aware of a recall but the dealership stated the recall expired. The federal safety agency recall campaign number: 02v143001, power train was associated with the failure. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled. The dealer was unable to work on the vehicle because the recall expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Seat belts · 90,000 miles · AZ

Seat belts fail to retract.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated the transfer case was leaking oil from the seals. The vehicle was previously repaired for the exact same failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v143001 (power train: transfer case -4-wheel drive). The manufacturer advised the contact that any further repairs would be at his expense because they had previously taken the liability for the vehicle and addressed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current was unknown.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Transmission · 218,500 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact noticed that the transfer case was leaking and when in it was in neutral, the vehicle made a loud unusual noise. The dealer stated that the transfer case needed to be replaced and verified that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 02v143001 (power train: transfer case-4- wheel drive). The manufacturer confirmed that per the recall, they were only liable for refilling the transfer case but not replacing it. The manufacturer also advised the contact that the exhaust system in the vehicle was an aftermarket part and not an original equipment manufacturers part. The contact stated that he would not assume liability for the repair and he left the vehicle in the dealers possession until the manufacturer agreed to replace the transfer case at no charge. The failure and current mileages were 218,500.

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · NE

1993 3000 gt vr-4 mitsubishi. I am original owner. Accelerator pedal regularly "sucks" down to the floor when you start to accelerate from either a stop or when try to accelerate quickly. When the pedal is depressed a little past half way, it suddenly seems to get a life of its own and takes over and pulls the pedal the rest of the way to the floor and you have to put your foot under the pedal and pry really hard to get it back up from the floor. I even was able to demonstrate how the pedal sticks in to the floor once to a friend when the engine was turned off and the rug was pulled back, by pushing it down to the floor with my hand and it stayed depressed hard until pried up again. I have had the dealerships in omaha look at it several times over the years and one even replaced the accelerator cable while it was still under warranty. This did not solve the problem. I have come very close to having an accident on several occasions, due to the unexpected rapid acceleration. Although it happens alot, you never know when it is going to happen, so usually try to leave extra distance between myself and cars ahead also try to accelerate more slowly when ever possible. This is a very dangerous situation and I can't seem to find anyone who can figure out what is causing the problem. I suggested vapor lock with the cruise control to the dealer serviceman, after seeing the reports about ford that sounded amazingly similar, but they wouldn't commit to that or any other reason. I have seen this problem listed in other blogs and find it interesting that the dealer tells the client that it is the floor mat getting under the pedal. I had the floor mat pulled out and it still does it, so it's not the floor mat. Besides a floor mat wouldn't cause the pedal to suddenly takeoff and pull away from the foot to further depress itself to the floor as this one does.

Filed Jun 8, 2008 · Seat belts · RI

Seatbelts do not retract and leave slack which renders them useless in an accident.

Filed Jun 8, 2008 · Seat belts · KY

Hello, I have a problem with my 93 mitsubishi 3000gt's seatbelts. Both of them don't retract properly and leave slack in the seatbelt. And I'm afraid if an accident was to occur that I would have a greater risk of injury due to this. This is a constant condition that does not go away.

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Wheels · 108,000 miles · TN

All four factory mitsubishi chrome 17 inch wheels began to pit starting from the lug and hub area . This rapidly progressed into peeling of the chrome and soon the chrome at the bead cracked causing air pressure in the tires to rapidly decrease losing close to 10 lb of air pressure over a 24 hr period. This leads to an unsafe driving condition. And also damaged 2 tires from under inflation. I then purchased a new set of 4 tires thinking maybe the tires were the problem but after a brand new set of tires were installed still experiencing air loss.

Filed Nov 18, 2007 · Seat belts · 151,000 miles · NY

Seat belts do not properly retract. Which leaves them too loose when driving. This could cause serious injury in an accident. When the seatbelt is pulled on it does not retract, leaving enough slack in the belt that if an accident were to occur, it would not serve its purpose as a safety restraint.

Filed Nov 5, 2007 · Engine · 151,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 65 miles per hour on the highway, the vehicle started making a noise. The vehicle was vibrating and all four wheels locked. The engine shut off and the steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The contact notified the dealer for three weeks and no one has returned his call. He also stated that the mitsubishi dealer refused to repair his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 151000.

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Questions about the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT

Is the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?

Owners have filed 67 complaints about the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 67.0 times a typical 3000GT model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 37 complaints, typically around 134,000 miles. Next is seat belts (19).

How many recalls does the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?

3 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, hydraulic.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V143001. 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 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT get?

Official estimates for the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 22-23 highway.

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