Mitsubishi 3000GT — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

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Complaint history

1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 62 complaints, Recommended 1992: 115 complaints, Caution 1992 1993: 67 complaints, Recommended 1994: 73 complaints, Recommended 1995: 56 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 35 complaints, Recommended 1998: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1992 · 115
1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 62 complaints, Recommended 1992: 115 complaints, Caution 1992 1993: 67 complaints, Recommended 1994: 73 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 56 complaints, Recommended 1996: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 35 complaints, Recommended 1998: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002 1992 · 115
1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 62 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 115 complaints, Caution 1992 1993: 67 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 73 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 56 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 25 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 35 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1998 1999: 12 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000 2001: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001 2002: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2002 1992 · 115
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  • Recommended
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2002 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1999 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1998 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ▲ Recommended 35 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ○ Not enough data 25 Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ● Recommended 56 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 73 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 67 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ◆ Caution 115 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ● Recommended 62 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

6

recalls on file across every Mitsubishi 3000GT model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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