MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT

▲ Better than typical
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:46:17.964Z

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. 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 1997 1998: 15 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1997: 35 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
19890
19900
199162
1992115
199367
199472
199556
199625
199735
199815
199912
20011
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEAT BELTS 23%

23% of complaints: seat belts — 8 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 11%

11% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 9%

9% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

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 (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (3 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:front:retractor, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 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.