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1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 77 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.8 times the median 3000GT year — the 1993 model ranks #3 of 16 3000GT years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 50 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: transmission issues account for 55% of all reports (42 of 77), far ahead of seat belts at 19.

77

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

50

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other 3000GT years?

3000GT NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted135 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 75 complaints1992: 135 complaints1993: 77 complaints1994: 84 complaints1995: 62 complaints1996: 26 complaints1997: 42 complaints1998: 19 complaints1999: 13 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 1 complaints
3000GT NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission4255%
Seat Belts1925%
Tires & Wheels34%
Visibility & Wipers34%
Speed Control23%
Other23%
Brakes23%
Suspension11%
Steering11%
Engine11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%

Does the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V143001TransmissionMay 14, 2002 · 15,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.

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.

96V143002BrakesAugust 12, 1996 · 10,000 units

Defect

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

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.

96V143001BrakesJuly 25, 1996 · 93,000 units

Defect

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAD NO OIL IN IT. THERE WAS NO PRIOR EVIDENCE THAT WOULD SUGGEST THE CASE WAS LOW OR WITH OUT OIL. REASON FOR STATING THERE WAS A WRECK, BUT WITH OUT INJURY IS: THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP THE BACK END OF THE CAR CAUSING THE CAR TO START SPINNING. THOUGH AT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 12, 2001 · crash

“SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. WHICH LEAVES THEM TOO LOOSE WHEN DRIVING. THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE SEATBELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · November 17, 2007

“ALL FOUR FACTORY MITSUBISHI CHROME 17 INCH WHEELS BEGAN TO PIT STARTING FROM THE LUG AND HUB AREA . THIS RAPIDLY PROGRESSED INTO PEELING OF THE CHROME AND SOON THE CHROME AT THE BEAD CRACKED CAUSING AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES TO RAPIDLY DECREASE LOSING CLOSE TO 10 LB OF AIR PRESSURE OVER A 24 HR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · February 2, 2008

“SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE WINDOWS GET A GRESEY FILM MAKING VISION HARD. GAVE UP ARGUING UNTIL SAW MIT. WAS CHARGED WITH HIDING DEFECTS . NOW MOST RECENT PROBLEM IS VEV. FAILED INSPECTION FOR BURNING OIL. WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND ONLY DRIVING IT ON NICE DAYS AND NOT NIGHTS BECAUSE OF WINDOWS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · March 1, 2001

“1993 3000 GT VR-4 MITSUBISHI. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER. ACCELERATOR PEDAL REGULARLY "SUCKS" DOWN TO THE FLOOR WHEN YOU START TO ACCELERATE FROM EITHER A STOP OR WHEN TRY TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY. WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED A LITTLE PAST HALF WAY, IT SUDDENLY SEEMS TO GET A LIFE OF ITS OWN AND TAKES OVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 7, 2008

1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT — common questions

Is the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 77 complaints put the 1993 model at #3 of 16 3000GT years. It is one of the 3000GT years to avoid.

What are the most common 1993 3000GT problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (42 complaints), seat belts (19 complaints), visibility & wipers (3 complaints).

Does the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mitsubishi 3000GT years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 3000GT years to avoid are 1992, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1995, 1997. The cleanest record among 3000GT years belongs to 1990.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.