1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems

Filed May 19, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · FL

Sputtering, staling, no pick up, erractic idling. All caused by faulty engine control management ( ECM) computer.. Many close call , near accidents. Check the cars forums, there are many complaints with the exact same safety problem, in which mitsubishi is responsible for. Used car computers , mainly 1991 to 1995 , are sold with the same problem that their current one has. Owners throwing their money away on unknologable mechanics. Please before the owners like myself get injured from a stalling vehicle, check into this situation. Thank you.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Transmission, Wheels · 151,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the wheels on the vehicle seized. The vehicle was towed to vern eide honda sioux city at 4625 singing hills blvd, sioux city, ia 51106 where they informed the contact that the vehicle was unable to be repaired per a recall and would cost $200 to repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was too old to be repaired per the recall. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v143001 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Visibility · 33,000 miles · CA

Driver and passenger sunvisors come lose all the time. Screws used have a steep thread, they come lose and visors fall from the roof. Happened since the purchase in 1999.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Transmission, Visibility · 85,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 45 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the battery had to be replaced five times within months and an unknown window failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Airbags · IL

1995 mitsubishi 3000gt sl. Consumer stated purchased vehicle off ebay and upon delivery, he discovered the airbag had been removed

Filed Jul 13, 2009 · Engine · 105,400 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi 3000gt. While entering the vehicle, the contact noticed oil on the ground underneath the vehicle. Upon further investigation, he determined that the oil transfer case was failing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection. The dealer refused to inspect the vehicle and stated that it had previously been repaired under recall for the oil transfer case. The contact was informed that he would be responsible for any additional expenses. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. The contact feels that the part that was replaced during the recall repair was defective and needs to be replaced again. The vehicle has not been repaired. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 105,400.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Transmission · 109,000 miles · AK

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 68 MPH, the transfer case (driveshaft) on the vehicle shut down and caused the wheels to lock in the middle of traffic. The failure almost caused a serious crash on the highway. The current and failure mileages were 109,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2008 · Body · 90,000 miles · NJ

Crack in front chassis crossmember above rack & pinion, making vehicle difficult to control during braking. Also excessive tire wear on front passenger tire. Dealer claims there is no recall. Complete replacement of crossmember is necessary. Welding of this part would not be safe. Vehicle has not been repaired yet.

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Acceleration · 105,000 miles · CO · crash

While looking for an opportunity to pass another car, the accelerator pedal got stuck and the car's speed was increasing rapidly. While there was no opportunity to pass (another car coming from opposite direction), the driver had to swerve quickly back to own lane while the car?s accelerator pedal was still stuck. The driver was trying to apply brakes without success of releasing the accelerator pedal. The driver lost control of the vehicle and the car spun to a left side ditch facing the opposite direction and hitting a traffic sign. The accelerator pedal did not disengage until the ignition was turned off. The car was totaled. No personal injuries.

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · NC

The seat belt would not retract after it has been pulled. The seat belt then leaves far too much slack. This could result in injury to all who drive a mitsubishi 3000gt or dodge stealth.