1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
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…
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,571 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Seatbelt does not function properly, leaving slack in the belt so it does not hold driver in case of crash. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2008 · Seat belts
“Normal everyday usage of seat belts. The front seat belts do not work any more they pull out but do not retract back. Mitsubishi says to wipe the belt down with a damp cloth then dry off to remove dir”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 29, 2008 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi 3000GT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi 3000GT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 5 | 62 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 3 | 115 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 3 | 67 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 3 | 72 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 1 | 56 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 1 | 25 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 1 | 35 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 1 | 15 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 2 | 12 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
How do I know if my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V143001).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.