Mitsubishi 3000GT Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Mitsubishi 3000GT model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2001 drew the fewest (1) and the 1992 the most (115).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 2002 Among the fewest complaints |
1 | 0 | Suspension | — | — |
| 1999 Among the fewest complaints |
12 | 2 | Seat belts | — | 18–19 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 | Wheels | — | 18–19 |
| 1996 | 25 | 1 | Power train | — | 18–19 |
| 1997 | 35 | 1 | Power train | — | 18–19 |
| 1995 | 56 | 1 | Power train | — | 18–19 |
| 1991 | 62 | 5 | Power train | — | 18–19 |
| 1993 Among the most complaints |
67 | 3 | Power train | — | 18–19 |
| 1994 Among the most complaints |
72 | 3 | Seat belts | — | 18–19 |
| 1992 Among the most complaints |
115 | 3 | Power train | — | 18–19 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Mitsubishi 3000GT years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT: 115 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 72 (63%); Seat belts 28 (24%); Suspension 3 (3%).
Reports mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 90,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT: 72 complaints
Most-reported: Seat belts 36 (50%); Power train 20 (28%); Service brakes 5 (7%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT: 67 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 37 (55%); Seat belts 19 (28%); Visibility 3 (4%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 50 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 103,989 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
The Mitsubishi 3000GT years with the fewest complaints
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT: 12 complaints
Most-reported: Seat belts 6 (50%); Power train 2 (17%); Engine 1 (8%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Mitsubishi 3000GT owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 56 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 90,000 |
| 1994 | 72 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 80,000 |
| 1993 | 67 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 103,989 |
| 1992 | 115 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 90,000 |
| 1991 | 62 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 80,500 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Mitsubishi 3000GT recalls
- INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES (1991 model year; 658,000 vehicles across all models; filed May 1995; 95V103004)
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL (1999 model year; 100,432 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2004; 04V428000)
- MITSUBISHI/BRAKE HOSES (1991–1994 model years; 93,000 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 1996; 96V143001)
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA/TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE (1991–1999 model years; 15,000 vehicles across all models; filed May 2002; 02V143001)
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/BRAKE HOSES (1991–1994 model years; 10,000 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 1996; 96V143002)
All 6 Mitsubishi 3000GT recall campaigns · Mitsubishi 3000GT problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Mitsubishi 3000GT years FAQ
Which Mitsubishi 3000GT year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2001 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Mitsubishi 3000GT years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 1992, 1994 and 1993 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the power train. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Mitsubishi 3000GT problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the power train (222 of 461 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi 3000GT have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns covering the Mitsubishi 3000GT. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Mitsubishi 3000GT recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.