MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT

● Typical for this model
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:38.110Z

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
67
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

61% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1993: 67 complaints

View as data table
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

61% · 41 reports

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

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

It was found that the transfer case had no oil in it. There was no prior evidence that would suggest the case was low or with out oil.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-07

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The contact stated that he was made aware of a recall but the dealership stated the recall expired. NHTSA recall campaign number: 02V143001, power train was associated with the failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-07

My manual transmission has a problem, the car is still drivable, but every time I push my clutch, my shifter moves up and down, forward, or backward and sometimes goes out of the gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-03

Seat belts

28% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Visibility

4% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield.

INJURY
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Since date of purchase windows get a gresey film making vision hard. Gave up arguing until saw mit. Was charged with hiding defects . Now most recent problem is vev. Failed inspection for burning oil.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-19

Wheels

3% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing rim and lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

Vehicle speed control

3% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1996-01-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-05-31 Glass sunroof shattering
  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

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

1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 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 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.