MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:41.893Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
115
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

72% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 62 complaints 1992: 115 complaints 1992 115 1993: 67 complaints 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 1992: 115 complaints 1992 115 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 1992: 115 complaints 1992 115 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

1992: 115 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

72% · 83 reports

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

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* - sometime in December of 2002 while driving on a low grade hill on a rainy day the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 gt transfer case seized at 40-50 MPH, resulting in all 4-wheels locking up, causing the vehicle to crash into a light pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-22

1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT vr-4 , transfer case seized during operation @ 30MPH , resulting in all 4 wheels locking up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-25

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The contact noticed oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 02V143001 (Power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-08

Seat belts

25% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

INJURY
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Seat belt do not retract. Both driver and seat belt do not work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-07

Seat belt has been replaced twice but keeps getting looser & looser. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-14

Suspension

3% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and lower arm.

Electrical system

2% · 2 reports
FIRE
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The cars faulty ECU caused me to stall my car in traffic. Almost causing 4 consecutive traffic accidents. I had to call a tow truck after moving the car across 3 lanes of high volume traffic. My ECU might be fried, im lucky it didn't catch on…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-23

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

Visibility

2% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and sun/moon roof assembly.

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When the sun hits the dashboard a film is formed on windshield, causing a glare, resulting in poor visibility.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-20

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1992Complaint volume 115 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1996-01-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-05-31 Glass sunroof shattering
  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

  5. I
    2002-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-06-03 Transfer case lockup
  6. 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

1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 83 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V143001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V143002 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 02V143001 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
3 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.