Mitsubishi 3000gt 1999
Model 3000gt made in 1999 by Mitsubishi got 12 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and structure. The car had one investigation (wheels). There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3, dohc, 3, sohc.
Model 1999
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, DOHC | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | FWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 3, SOHC | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | FWD | Regular | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V428000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 06/01/1998 to 01/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 100432 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/01/2004 | 09/03/2004 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V143001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 15000 | 12/09/2002 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/14/2002 | 06/03/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall bulletin no. sr-02-003. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 0013005 | 08/01/2000 | 614011 | This bulletin contains obd-ii drive cycle procedures and warranty claim information for obd-ii drive cycle on affected vehicles. *tt | 09/26/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9923010 | 10/01/1999 | 6088731 | This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/06/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9922003 | 10/01/1999 | 6088726 | This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 94 | 06/01/2003 | 10003757 | 5-speed transfer case assembly identification. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| TSB9842B001 | 10/01/1998 | TSB9842B001 | 602930 | Information regarding the location and material of synthetic - resin parts have been changed. *yc | 01/21/1999 |
| TIRES | |||||
| TSB9931001 | 02/01/1999 | 604260 | Information on tire chain usage. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| TSB9931002 | 02/01/1999 | 604259 | This bulletin contains snow tire recommendations for certain cars and sport-utility vehicles. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9913008 | 10/01/1999 | 98-13-014 | 6088738 | Some vehicles may exhibit the service engine soon light on. *tt | 01/06/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | ||||||
| PE02013 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/31/2002 | 06/03/2002 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 02V143001 | |
| Allege that the transfer case assembly locked up and/or was leaking lubricant. | ||||||
| PE02013 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/31/2002 | 06/03/2002 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 02V143002 | |
| Allege that the transfer case assembly locked up and/or was leaking lubricant. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| Reverse routinely grinds due to poor syncro design. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 10/04/2007 | 93000 | 1 | 10/16/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 model. while driving 35 mph, the wheels locked and the vehicle slid to a stop as if it had been rear ended. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign id number 02v143001 (power train:transfer case (4wheel drive)) had previously been performed at 50,000 miles. they further stated that they were not obligated to perform the recall repair again. the contact felt as if he had whiplash in his neck and back, but he has not yet seen a doctor. the current and failure mileages were 93,000. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/18/2006 | 1 | ||
| Seat belts in my '99 mitsubishi 3000gt fail to retract and tighten themselves automatically. this slack in my seat belts lead me to believe they wouldn't be effective in the case of an accident. i know many 3000gt owners which have the same issue. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 11/06/2006 | 32000 | 3 | 11/01/2003 |
| I have a 1999 mistubsihi 3000gt vr4 and the seat belt tension springs do not retract or lock-up like i beleive they should. my car has done this since purchased in 2003, and i've had an incedent where the lock should have engaged when hard breaking, but the belt did not. also, when i exit the vehicle i need to feed the belt back into the slot because the spring is too weak to pull it in like every other car i've owned. many other 3000gt owners have reported similar problems with belt springs failing in car clubs for the 3000gt. please address this safety hazard with mitsubishi.*ak | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 86000 | 1 | 10/12/2004 |
| I purchased my 99 mitsubishi 3000gt used and it's seat belt has rarely worked. i sold my 94 mitsubishi 3000gt which has the same exact problem. while driving the belt always becomes slack and doesn't retract. *jb | |||
| 03/31/2006 | 37000 | 100 | 03/07/2006 |
| Seat belts do not retract back into holders and remain loose. do not tighten automatically. *nm | |||
| 08/16/1999 | 9999 | ||
| I drive a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt sl. the seat belts in this car do not retract correctly, they actually allow for too much slack and most of the time i have to manually draw the slack back into the mechanism. i feel this lack of function of my seat belts puts me and my passengers in danger...i complained about this issue from day 1 to my dealer and was told that there was nothing wrong with the seat belts and that they would eventually break in. oh, they're broken in alright...busted is more like it. no parts have been replaced or repaired as of yet and i would really like for this problem to be addressed. i have tired of messing with my seat belt, and since i am going to be getting married i fear for my fiancee. she actually likes the car quite a bit, but she doesn't wear the seat belt because she says it is irrelevant to do so since they do not function correctly. i plan on having a family in the near future and this is the reason why i am now complaining about this issue. i will be getting married this december of 06 and hope to have this solved by then. thank you, robert capetillo. *jb | |||
| 04/05/2006 | 5 | ||
| My mitsubishi 1999 3000gt vr4's seat belts don't retract all the time. it leaves them loose. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 4 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Rotors/brake pads designed for the vehicle do not hold up to normal driving conditions rotors get too hot and warp causing excessive shaking of the steering wheel when the brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 4 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Rotors/brake pads designed for the vehicle do not hold up to normal driving conditions rotors get too hot and warp causing excessive shaking of the steering wheel when the brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/29/2000 | 1 | 06/30/1999 | |
| While pulling out of car wash consumer put vehicle in gear, and vehicle suddenly accelerated, went down a 6 feet drop off, and came to a stop at a barrier fence. vehicle was totalled, damage $ 20000.00. there were witnesses to this accident. *ak the vehicle was returned to the insurance and was sold at auto auction. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Passenger side mirror changes position when door is closed. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | COLORADO SPRINGS | 80906 | PHIL LONG MITSUBISHI OF COLORADO SPRINGS |