IllustrationA SMELL OF SMOKE WAS COMING INSIDE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS BURINING GEAR OIL. *AK
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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925–50K
550–75K
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16100–150K
1150K+
41 reports with mileage · 74 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports
Power Train complaints
72 reportsTHE FOLLOWING VEHICLE CAME WITH A TRANSFER CASE DEFECT FROM FACTORY. THE CAR WAS DELIVERED NEW JAN. 1992 , THEREFORE THE DEFECT WAS REPORTED ON AUTOMOBILES BUILT IN 1991 ON THE SAME MODEL. SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED JAN 1992 THERE IS A HIGH POSSIBILITY THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IN QUESTION THAT FAILED WAS FROM A 1991 MODEL. I…
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THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE CAME WITH A TRANSFER CASE DEFECT FROM FACTORY. THE CAR WAS DELIVERED NEW JAN. 1992 , THEREFORE THE DEFECT WAS REPORTED ON AUTOMOBILES BUILT IN 1991 ON THE SAME MODEL. SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED JAN 1992 THERE IS A HIGH POSSIBILITY THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IN QUESTION THAT FAILED WAS FROM A 1991 MODEL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE REPAIR THAT I HAD TO TAKE CARE OF PERSONALLY WILL BE REINBURSED BY FILING A REPORT WITH MITSUBISHI ORTHE DEALER, SINCE THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM WAS AN ISSUE WITH 1991 MODELS.*AK
SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR MADE A GRINDING SOUND. IT WAS LIKE THAT WHEN I BOUGHT IT USED IN JUL 1996. REVERSE WENT OUT TOTALLY IN OCT 00 (89,883MI). TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE REPLACED.*AK
GETRAG AND MITSUBISHI WILL NOT RELEASE OEM PARTS FOR THE TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSFER CASE FOR THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE 3000GT VR4 AND DODGE STEALTH TWIN TURBO CARS. THESE CARS ARE KNOWN TO HAVE DIFFERENTUAL LOCK UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I CAN GIVE PROOF OF IT. *AK
NO SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION. NO SUPPORT. A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF 3000GT VR-4S HAVE THE SAME TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, SO IT LOOKS TO BE A PROBLEM ON THE MANUFACTURING END OF THINGS. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *AK
I'VE SEEN MANY POST ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION ON THE VR4'S BEING DEFECTIVE AND THAT NHTSA WAS GOING TO INVESTIGATE, DUE TO THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. I WOULD LIKE TO VERIFY THIS INFORMATION. *AK
TRANSFER CASE SEAL FAILED ALLOWING LUBRICATION TO LEAK OUT -- THERE IS NO FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT. TRANSFER CASE THEN FAILED CAUSING IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION SHAFT THAT INPUTS TO TRANSFER CASE. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT SUPPLY JUST THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT -- THEY REQUIRE THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTIRE NEW TRANSMISSION (PLUS A…
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TRANSFER CASE SEAL FAILED ALLOWING LUBRICATION TO LEAK OUT -- THERE IS NO FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT. TRANSFER CASE THEN FAILED CAUSING IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION SHAFT THAT INPUTS TO TRANSFER CASE. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT SUPPLY JUST THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT -- THEY REQUIRE THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTIRE NEW TRANSMISSION (PLUS A TRANSFER CASE). TOTAL COST FOR PARTS ALONE IS APROXIMATELY $4,900. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH 3000GT'S. SINCE THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRATION, MITSUBISHI HAS REFUSED TO OFFER COMPENSATION.*AK
ONLY 1 OF MANY TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT RIDICULOUS PRICE. *AK
THE TRANSAXLE WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY IT CAN LOCK UP AND IN MY OPION WAS NOT MADE STRONG ENOUGH FOR OUR CARS. ONE OTHER VERY IMPORTANT COMPLAINT IS THAT IF ANY PART OF THE TRANSAXLE GOES BAD EVEN A 10 DOLLAR SYNCHRONIZER RING YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANNY ! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE OF THIS INJUSTICE AND UNSAFE TRANSA…
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THE TRANSAXLE WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY IT CAN LOCK UP AND IN MY OPION WAS NOT MADE STRONG ENOUGH FOR OUR CARS. ONE OTHER VERY IMPORTANT COMPLAINT IS THAT IF ANY PART OF THE TRANSAXLE GOES BAD EVEN A 10 DOLLAR SYNCHRONIZER RING YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANNY ! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE OF THIS INJUSTICE AND UNSAFE TRANSAXLE PRODUCED BY MISTUBISHI.*A
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Official recalls
302V143001 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)
May 14, 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
96V143002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Aug 12, 1996
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
96V143001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Jul 25, 1996
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE02013 · Transfer Case Lockup
Opened Jan 31, 2002 · Closed Jun 3, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Wheels
There is no summary currently available
Wheels
There is no summary currently available
PE96004 · Glass Sunroof Shattering
Opened Jan 17, 1996 · Closed May 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
1992 - 96 DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 300 GT