Seatbelt does not function properly, leaving slack in the belt so it does not hold driver in case of crash.
The worst 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission11
- Seat belts10
- Acceleration2
- Body1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Transmission11
- Seat belts10
- Acceleration2
- Body1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
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
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Defect investigations
Transfer case lockup
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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT 39
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 TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
- 5-SPEED transfer case assembly identification
- Obd-ii drive cycle
- New and revised information relating to readiness test status descriptions and procedures
- Subject regarding getrag transfer cases
1996 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 | 15-16 | 22-23 | 18 |
What 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Normal everyday usage of seat belts. The front seat belts do not work any more they pull out but do not retract back. Mitsubishi says to wipe the belt down with a damp cloth then dry off to remove dirt. This does not work now my front seatbelts do not work at all they stay fully extended and will not retract to provide any restraint in the event of an accident or any restraint at all for that matter. (related vehicle information: model year=1996, make=mitsubishi, model=3000gt).
Seat belt doesn't retract properly to perform safely. It is slack when it's supposed to be tight against my chest.
I have a 96 mitsubishi 3000gt and my front seat belts do not retract after being put on or taken off. If I were to get into an accident they would do very little to protect me. I tried to see if mitsubishi would fix the problem but they said they are not covered under warranty. Just figured I would let some one know of this problem with the mitsubishi seat belts.
1996 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 - driver's and passenger's seat belts do not retract after use. This has been an issue since I've owned the car - purchased in 07/2000.
The seat belt system in my 1996 mitsubishi 3000gt vr-4 does not function properly. The belts do not return to their retracted state after use. Moreover, using the seat belt is difficult because of the over-the-shoulder loop the belt passes thru causes the belt to be "tied up".
I own a 1996 mitsubishi 3000gt that has had both front seatbelts fail to operate correctly. I have replaced these belt twice now and the problem seems to come back after a few months. I feel this is a defect in the product that needs to be addressed by the manufacturer as a recall. This is a serious safety defect.
The driver and passenger seat belts do not retract fully and do not lock in place. I feel this is very unsafe if an accident were to occur. The seat belt is only functional as a waist harness, because this renders the shoulder harness useless.
The driver side seat belt on my 1996 mitsubishi 3000gt vr-4 has problems retracting. If I lean forward, it won't automatically retract to pick up the slack. This has been happening ever since I purchased the car in may 2003. Since the belt won't automatically retract, I have to physically pull it out, then let it go for it to take in all the slack. The problem hasn't been fixed because mitsubishi doesn't think it is a problem. If it fails during an accident, my death could result.
Seat belts do not retract properly.
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Questions about the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Is the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 25.0 times a typical 3000GT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints. Next is seat belts (10).
How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 1996 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 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT get?
Official estimates for the 1996 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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