1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Transmission is the most reported problem area, at 33% of complaints. After that come drivetrain & axles (27%) and seat belts (15%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Transmission 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 27 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 77,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 6 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1991 ranks 7th most-complained-about out of 7 model years of the Mitsubishi 3000GT with enough data (3 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving 80 MPH, without warning the rear wheels locked up. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The consumer stated that,"the vehicle spun around three times before landing into a ditch." the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Please provide any further details.
While driving in a stop and go/bumper-to-bumper traffic vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and lurched forward and hit another vehicle in front. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced vehicle's control unit. Transmission feels as if slipping gears. Transmission control unit was replaced. Shifter bushings replaced. Engine idled by itself. Isc motor replaced and throttle body cleaned. Left axle boot was rebuilt. Engine light was on. ECU was replaced. Front end pulls left.
1. The car had no sign of failure until the automobile was immobile. 2. The failure was the result of a defective transfer case, and caused the car's drive train to seize. 3. No actions were taken to resolve the failure.
Seat belts in 1991 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 do not retract!!! Widespread issue among 3000gt and gto owners! Please open investigation as this is highly dangerous since seat belts do nothing if they fail to cinch-up as designed.