MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT

▲ Better than typical
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:00.162Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi 3000GT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1991: 62 complaints 1991 1992: 115 complaints 1993: 67 complaints 1993 1994: 73 complaints 1995: 56 complaints 1995 1996: 25 complaints 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1997: 35 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 34%

34% of complaints: seat belts — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and front.

POWER TRAIN 34%

34% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and manual transmission.

CRASH
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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, 20000918

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 .*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020909

A LEAK WAS COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020904

WHEELS 20%

20% of complaints: wheels — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rim.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VISIBILITY 3%

3% of complaints: visibility — 1 distinct report on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

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

1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V143001 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1995 ● 1991 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1992 ● 1994 ● 1993

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.