1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to move the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the garage for diagnostic testing which indicated that the transmission transfer case wasn't sealed properly…”
filed Aug 11, 2010
“Mitsubishi has not honored their responsibility on the recall nhtsa campaign id 02v143001 for my 1997 3000gt vr4. The local zone rep has turned it done without a personal visit . I have forced a meeting with him for thursday jan 18th but I have been told it is a waste of my time by the local…”
filed Jan 17, 2007
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
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 6, 2013
Power Train problems in other 3000GT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 3000GT | 11 | 44% |
| 1995 3000GT | 23 | 41% |
| 1994 3000GT | 20 | 28% |
| 1993 3000GT | 37 | 55% |
| 1992 3000GT | 72 | 63% |
| 1991 3000GT | 43 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.