MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT

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1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:37.597Z

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
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1991: 62 complaints 1991 1992: 115 complaints 1993: 67 complaints 1993 1994: 73 complaints 1995: 56 complaints 1996: 25 complaints 1996 25 1997: 35 complaints 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 1994: 73 complaints 1994 1995: 56 complaints 1995 1996: 25 complaints 1996 25 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 1994: 73 complaints 1994 1995: 56 complaints 1995 1996: 25 complaints 1996 25 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1996: 25 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

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

Power train

12 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

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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, 2002-09-25

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-20

Seat belts

10 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-30

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-12

Wheels

1 of 25 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

INJURY
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Bought car with 46,000 miles and all 4 rims had the chrome peeling off. The chrome peeling was extremely bad from the back of the rim but the front shows major signs of peeling. I cut my fingers/hand multiple times changing the tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-25

Structure

1 of 25 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

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Driver experiences severe vehicle vibration while driving over 60 MPH, independent tire dealer said frame was bent which causes severe vibrations.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-08

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-06-03 Transfer case lockup
  2. 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

1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V143001 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 power train, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.