1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT
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.
- Complaints
- 73
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 1994
Opened by NHTSA
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
1994: 73 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1992 | 115 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
52% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and front.
Power train
30% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer noticed oil underneath vehicle, the transfer case is leaking. Vehicle has been examined by dealer.*jb this type of leaking is known to cause all 4 wheels to lock if all the fluid is lost from the transfer case.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-05
Engine and engine cooling
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Service brakes
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
4% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing linkages.
Show complaint excerpts
Floor mat is supposed to be anchored with locking clip to keep from traveling; clip is not installed, caused sudden acceleration; car hit guard rail/embankment.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-03
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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.
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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.
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2002-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-06-03 Transfer case lockup
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 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
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- Is the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 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.