1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT
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.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 15 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
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
4 of 15 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
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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, 2005-03-14
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, 1999-01-26
Service brakes
4 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
3 of 15 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-27
Power train
2 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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While driving the vehicle's wheels locked up which caused the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the transmission malfunctioned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-04
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, 1999-12-17
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
1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V143001 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- 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, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 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.