Model year record

1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 77 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V143001

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Component
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
15,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-14
Owners notified
2002-12-09

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.

Safety risk

LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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, OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820 OR MITSUBMISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V143002

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Vehicles affected
10,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-08-12
Owners notified
1996-12-03

Defect description

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V143001

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
93,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-25
Owners notified
1996-09-15

Defect description

UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: manual transmission16134,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1272,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)9100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission6
Seat belts690,000 mi
Power train297,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Engine and engine cooling: engine1151,000 mi
Equipment161,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Suspension1
Tires1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal110,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1236,925 mi
Wheels: rim1108,000 mi

The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.