1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
6 of 12 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.
Service brakes
2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
2 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and manual transmission.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 model. While driving 35 MPH, the wheels locked and the vehicle slid to a stop as if it had been rear ended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-17
Reverse routinely grinds due to poor syncro design.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-24
Visibility
1 of 12 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices.
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Passenger side mirror changes position when door is closed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-18
Vehicle speed control
1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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While pulling out of car wash consumer put vehicle in gear, and vehicle suddenly accelerated, went down a 6 feet drop off, and came to a stop at a barrier fence. Vehicle was totalled, damage $ 20000.00. There were witnesses to this accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-30
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 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…
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Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
- Recall 02V143001 · Power train
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- Is the 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.