1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems & reliability
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 43 | 69% |
| Seat Belts → | 11 | 18% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 80,500 miles (middle 50% between 70,000 and 140,000 miles), based on 21 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the transfer case. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 93v033000 (power train), but it failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken to an…”
Power Train · filed May 3, 2018
“Transfer case failed, dealer oked replacement under recall, a week later they said the part they got wasn't right and the transmission output shaft is damaged and they can't repair. Contacted mitsubishi 4/6, back & forth via phone, on 4/20 was told "waiting for a reply from legal", will get back to me in couple days…”
Power Train · filed Apr 28, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, all four wheels seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that a defect in the transfer case had caused the problem. The contact was informed that the vehicle would not be…”
Power Train · filed Dec 27, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA95004 · opened Mar 10, 1995 · closed Aug 1, 1995 · led to recall 95V103004
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Engineering Analysis EA92004 · opened Jan 23, 1992 · closed Mar 26, 1993 · led to recall 93V033001
- POWER TRAIN LOCKUP
Preliminary Evaluation PE91054 · opened Feb 27, 1991 · closed Jun 28, 1991
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The 10 most recent:
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2019
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TSB-19-00-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2019
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT237 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2018
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB-13-42A-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 29, 2013
5-speed transfer case assembly identification. *tt
94 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2003
Mmsa has determined that under certain conditions, the front lower brake hoses may develop a crack, causing a loss of brake fluid. *tt
96V143 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 1998
Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
TSB9723015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1997
Egr and purge solenoid locations - service manual revision. *tw
TSB9713009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1997
Deletion of elc-4 a/t eco circuit- service manual revision. *jd
TSB9754004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1997
New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd
TSB9711002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 80,500 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.