Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

9
Total Recalls
251
Total Complaints
12
Total Crashes
7
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1992
Worst Year
1998
Best Year
22
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Mitsubishi 3000GT — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
1999Good281Seat BeltsFull report →
1998BestGood171Air BagsFull report →
1997Good1212Seat BeltsFull report →
1996Good115Power TrainFull report →
1995Caution1303Power TrainFull report →
1994Caution15043Seat BeltsFull report →
1993Caution138Power TrainFull report →
1992WorstAvoid18223Power TrainFull report →

8 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems

Power Train
124
Seat Belts
66
Service Brakes / Hydraulic
12
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Wheels
7
Suspension
5
Engine And Engine Cooling
5
Visibility
4
Steering
4
Air Bags
3
Electrical System
2
Fuel System / Gasoline
2

Based on 251 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

3000GT Years to Avoid

1992 3000GT
82 complaints · 1 recalls · 2 crashes
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1994 3000GT
50 complaints · 1 recalls · 4 crashes
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1993 3000GT
38 complaints · 1 recalls
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best 3000GT Years to Buy

1998 3000GT
7 complaints · 1 recalls
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1999 3000GT
8 complaints · 2 recalls
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1996 3000GT
15 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Mitsubishi 3000GT Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Mitsubishi 3000GT Reliability

What year 3000GT has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 82 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 1992 report for specific defects.

Is the Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?

The Mitsubishi 3000GT has accumulated 251 owner-filed complaints and 9 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 1998 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used 3000GT.

What are the most common 3000GT problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (124 reports), Seat Belts (66 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (12 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (7 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my 3000GT has an open recall?

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