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1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
12
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–19
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V428000 Reported 100,432 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)

    NHTSA 02V143001 Reported 15,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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…

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 5 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Mitsubishi has made recalls on the '99 3000gt concerning the oil engine transfer in the crank case in there vr engines; however the problem stems in most 3000gt engines including mine. They deny that”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2016 · Engine

“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 the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2007 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000 GT. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–19 mpg
City / Highway16–17 / 21–23
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 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 yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT562
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT3115
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT367
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT372
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT156
1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT125
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT135
1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT115
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT212
2001 Mitsubishi 3000GT01
2002 Mitsubishi 3000GT01

Checking a specific 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT

How do I know if my 1999 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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.

Other Mitsubishi models

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.