Engine transfer case is leaking approximately enough amount to empty the engine in 3 weeks. There was a recall that was never done by previous owners. Requesting a claim for a recall that was closed in 2002. I discovered the recall and the failed parts after I purchased it from a private sell 04/21/11. Failed transfer case still exists on this vehicle. My safety concerns due to a failed transfer case are as follows: hot running engine, poor performance, difficult shifting, faulty sensors, poor mileage, environmental safety, etc.
The worst 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Seat belts36
- Transmission20
- Brakes6
- Engine4
- Acceleration3
- Suspension2
- Wheels2
- Airbags1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Recalls 3
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
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Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
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Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT 25
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- 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
- Subject regarding getrag transfer cases
- This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information
- This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information
- Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack,...
- The corrections to starter relay troubleshooting instructions service manual
1994 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 | 22-23 | 18-19 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mitsubishi 300 gt. The contact stated that the passenger side front tire separated from the vehicle while he was driving approximately 45 MPH. The vehicle was towed to his residence where he noticed that the subframe connected to lower control arm broke which caused the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 218,442.
Seat belt does not retract properly, leaving slack in the belt that causes it to not properly restrain the driver.
Seat belt in my 1994 mitsubishi 3000gt do not function. I had them checked out and the mechanic said that it was notoriously common on these to have bad non-operational seat belts. If it is notoriously common why has mitsubishi not taken care of the problem? I am just concerned that the belts I am getting installed will do the same thing, they are of the same manufacturer, so says the dealership. Right now my belts are only used for show until the new belts come in. Law says you need to wear a seatbelt, but mine will not do its job if I do get in a wreck.
The seatbelts do not function properly. 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.
My front seat belts in my car no longer retract. They won't tighten up against me and probably wouldn't hold me too well if I was in an accident. The car is a 94 mitsubishi 3000gt vr-4.
Seat belt comes out but doesn't retract to become tight on the driver. Then, doesn't retract back to get out of the way, it goes across the driver in a sloppy loose manner.
Front seat belts do not retract after the seat is returned from the forward position. Also, they do not retract if too much slack is pulled when buckling the belt. The slack has to be fed back into the tensioner to make the seatbelt fit tight in order to be effective during a crash.
Seat belt failure on 1994 mitsubishi 3000gt. Does not retract automatically and leaves loose gap when engaged, would not stop driver if in front end collision.
My 1994 3000gt seat belts when pulled out don't retract front and back seat belts, and I am not able to always manuelly push them back in.
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Questions about the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Is the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 72.0 times a typical 3000GT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Seat belts, with 36 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is transmission (20).
How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
3 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
What year does the Mitsubishi 3000GT have the most seat belts problems?
The Mitsubishi 3000GT model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (36 complaints), 1992 (28 complaints) and 1993 (19 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16-17 city and 22-23 highway.
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