MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT

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1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:46:20.135Z

Only 15 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 15 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, 1998 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
1998: 15 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 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

3 of 15 total reports mention: wheels.

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I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE.THE FIRST OWNER HAD THE RIMS REPLACED WITH FACTORY REPLACEMENT CHROME RIMS 15,000 MILES AGO.HE SAID HAD EXPERIENCED"UNEXPLAINBLE FLAT TIRES" A FEW TIMES BEFORE HE REPLACED THE RIMS.I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 8...

NHTSA ODI report, 20050314

THE SEAL BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE WHEEL LOOSENS WHICH APPEARS TO BE CAUSED BY THE REACTION BETWEEN THE CHROME AND ALLOY OF THE WHEEL RESULTING IN CORROSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990126

SEAT BELTS

2 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts.

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MITSUBISHI 3000GT'S SEAT BELT DO NOT RETRACT AFTER PULLED ON. IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT SERVE AS A FORM OF PROTECTION AS THEY SHOULD. MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060527

WHEELS

1 of 15 total reports mentions: wheels.

TIRES

1 of 15 total reports mentions: tires.

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EXPERIENCED 6 FLAT TIRES - 3 DRIVER'S FRONT, 3 DRIVER'S REAR. WHEEL/TIRES SUDDENLY LOST PRESSURE AND SEAL. DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH RIMS OR TIRES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/55R16 )

NHTSA ODI report, 19991217

SUSPENSION

1 of 15 total reports mentions: suspension.

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

1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 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 1998 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 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT?

The most-reported component is wheels:rim, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 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.