1995 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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
41% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT ON OCTOBER 4, 2003. LATER, THE TRANSMISSION WAS AGAIN REBUILT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20051201
PARK, IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20000822
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE SEIZED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180104
Also filed under WHEELS
21% of complaints: seat belts — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor.
11% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
7% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rim.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED. THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SPLIT IN TWO PLACES. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND OVER CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO A FENCE AND WAS TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN , AND INSURANCE REPORT IS ON FILE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20051130
5% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING CONSUMER'S AIRBAG TO DEPLOY ON PASSENGER'S SIDE ONLY. DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 19981112
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOVLED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19960618
SAFETY TIMELINE
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
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 LEVEL
Campaign 02V143001 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 02V143001 (power train) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.