Three problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt. While driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. She was able to move the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the garage for diagnostic testing which indicated that the transmission transfer case wasn't sealed properly causing the fluid to leak. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer in April of 2003 for recall 02v143001 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), but the vehicle was not serviced. The manufacturer stated that the recall was performed; therefore they will not offer any assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 180,000.
Mitsubishi has not honored their responsibility on the recall NHTSA campaign id 02v143001 for my 1997 3000gt vr4. The local zone rep has turned it done without a personal visit . I have forced a meeting with him for Thursday Jan 18th but I have been told it is a waste of my time by the local dealer. My car had the oil leak and after running dry I have had damage to the transfer case leaving the car in an unsafe condition. Most disturbing was the fact that the dealer told my 18 year old son it was safe to drive home. If the gears had locked up he could have been seriously hurt. I hope you can help me put pressure on Mitsubishi to act responsibly.
Nhtsa recall 02v143000 concerning transfer case. This recall failed on certain passenger vehicles. A condition existed that allowed oil to leak from transfer case (4-wheel drive). Dealer will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and refilled the transfer case to the proper level or replaced the transfer case if there was evidence of damage. Owner notification was expected to begin December 9, 2002.