MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT

● Typical for this model
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:48.347Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
62
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

73% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 62 complaints 1991 62 1992: 115 complaints 1993: 67 complaints 1993 1994: 73 complaints 1995: 56 complaints 1995 1996: 25 complaints 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1991: 62 complaints 1991 62 1992: 115 complaints 1992 1993: 67 complaints 1993 1994: 73 complaints 1994 1995: 56 complaints 1995 1996: 25 complaints 1996 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1991: 62 complaints 1991 62 1992: 115 complaints 1992 1993: 67 complaints 1993 1994: 73 complaints 1994 1995: 56 complaints 1995 1996: 25 complaints 1996 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1991: 62 complaints

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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
19890
19900
199162
1992115
199367
199473
199556
199625
199735
199815
199912
20011
20021

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

73% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the transfer case.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-03

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-28

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, all four wheels seized.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-27

Seat belts

18% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and front.

Service brakes

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

5% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.

Wheels

3% · 2 reports
INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving 80 MPH, without warning the rear wheels locked up. This caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-25

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-06-28 Power train lockup
  2. I
    1992-01-23Engineering analysisClosed 1993-03-26 Transfer case lockup
  3. R
    1993-06-03Power train93V033000 A condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels in the transfer case can cause bearing damage and failure.

    Remedy: Install a c-ring to transfer case to prevent oil leakage, or replace transfer case to maintain sufficient oil levels in the transfer case.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  5. R
    1995-11-01Seat belts95V103004 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    1996-09-15Service brakes, hydraulic96V143001 Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    1996-12-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V143002 Under conditions of full lock steering and full suspension travel, the left or right front wheel-side brake hose can crack, resulting in brake fluid leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel-side brake hoses with revised hose assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2002-12-09Power train02V143001 On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V033000 · Power train
  • Recall 95V103004 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V143001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V143002 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 02V143001 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.