MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT

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1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:46:19.290Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi 3000GT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 62 complaints 1992: 115 complaints 1992 1993: 67 complaints 1994: 72 complaints 1994 1995: 56 complaints 1996: 25 complaints 1996 1997: 35 complaints 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1996: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
19890
19900
199162
1992115
199367
199472
199556
199625
199735
199815
199912
20011
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

8 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts.

POWER TRAIN

6 of 25 total reports mention: power train.

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THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND WHILE SHIFTING GEAR THE VEHICLE ARE HARD. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020925

TRANSMISSION WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THE TIME. FIRST THE HUB WENT OUT ON THE TRANSIMISSION BETWEENT THE FIRST AND SECOND SYNCHRO. ABOUT 50 MILES AFTER I HAD THE NEW TRANNY PUT IN, THE TRANSFER CASE WENT BAD.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010320

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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THE CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING 50-55 MPH WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED, THE PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030430

WHEN USING THE POWER BUTTON TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR ACCELERATED TO (90) MPH . SHUTTING THE POWER BUTTON OFF OR STEPPING ON THE BRAKE, DID NOT DISENGAGE THE PEDAL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961112

SEAT BELTS

2 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 25 total reports mention: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020131 — PE (closed 20020603)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

R 20021209 — power train

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

1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V143001 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 1995 ● 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1992 ● 1994 ● 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:retractor, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.