IllustrationGETRAG 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
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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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
What owners actually said
115 reportsNO 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
THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL STUDS HAVE BROKEN OFF SEVERAL TIMES ON DRIVER FRONT, PREVIOUS TIMES ONLY ONE OR TWO BROKE OFF, RECENTLY ALL FIVE BROKE OFF WITH INFANT SON IN VEHICLE, LUCKILY WE WERE ONLY TRAVELING 10MPH I HAVE CONSTANTLY REPAIRED THIS AT COST OUT OF MY POCKET WITH NO POSITIVE RESULTS IS REAPAIRING IT PLEASE SEND ME INFO…
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THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL STUDS HAVE BROKEN OFF SEVERAL TIMES ON DRIVER FRONT, PREVIOUS TIMES ONLY ONE OR TWO BROKE OFF, RECENTLY ALL FIVE BROKE OFF WITH INFANT SON IN VEHICLE, LUCKILY WE WERE ONLY TRAVELING 10MPH I HAVE CONSTANTLY REPAIRED THIS AT COST OUT OF MY POCKET WITH NO POSITIVE RESULTS IS REAPAIRING IT PLEASE SEND ME INFO ON THIS ISSUE AND LET ME KNOW IF IT IS SOME KIND OF DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION. THANK YOU. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
I BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN OCTOBER OF '99. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD REPLACED THE TRANSMISION AND TRANSFER CASE. IN JULY OF '00 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE TRANSMISSION (AT A COST OF $1100) BECAUSE OF FAILURE. IN SEPTEMBER OF '00 I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX DRIVEWAY DOING ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN THE GEARS OF THE T…
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I BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN OCTOBER OF '99. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD REPLACED THE TRANSMISION AND TRANSFER CASE. IN JULY OF '00 I HAD TO REPLACE THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE TRANSMISSION (AT A COST OF $1100) BECAUSE OF FAILURE. IN SEPTEMBER OF '00 I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX DRIVEWAY DOING ABOUT 5 MPH WHEN THE GEARS OF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOT OUT THE SIDE OF THE HOUSING AND ALL 4 WHEELS LOCKED UP. HAD I BEEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THIS HAPPENED THE RESULTS WOULD'VE BEEN A LOT WORSE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AS WELL AS THE DODGE STEALTH TWIN TURBO MODELS FROM '91 - '96. IN MY HONEST OPINION ALL TWIN TURBO 3000GT'S AND STEALTHS SHOULD HAVE THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL OR FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE ALREADY SPENT THE MONEY TO REPLACE THEM SHOULD BE REIMBURSED. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME, PHIL J. HOSNER
EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE DID NOT HOLD. FIRST TIME VEHICLE ROLLED ACROSS YARD. THIS TIME IT ROLLED DOWNHILL, AND HIT A TREE. AMOUNT OF DAMAGE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
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