1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 35
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 1997
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
1997: 35 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
34% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and front.
Power train
34% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
At 85MPH the whole car locked up due to seized diffrential case - car spun out of control and off of the highway with out warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-18
OEM transfer case leak . Causing the internal components to overheat and cease up while vehicle is in motion on interstate . Resulting in all 4 wheels locking up and going into an out-of-control state .
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-09
A leak was coming from transfer case. Dealer has not been contacted. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-04
Wheels
20% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing rim.
Service brakes
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V143001 · Power train
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FAQ
- Is the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 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.