1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT power train problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT — 69% of all complaints for this model 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…”
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…”
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…”
filed Dec 27, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE…Campaign 02V143001 · May 14, 2002
Related service bulletins
5-speed transfer case assembly identification. *tt
94 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2003Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
TSB9723015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1997Deletion of elc-4 a/t eco circuit- service manual revision. *jd
TSB9754004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 1997
Power Train problems in other 3000GT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 3000GT | 12 | 34% |
| 1996 3000GT | 11 | 44% |
| 1995 3000GT | 23 | 41% |
| 1994 3000GT | 20 | 28% |
| 1993 3000GT | 37 | 55% |
| 1992 3000GT | 72 | 63% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.