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  Safety Recalls of Mitsubishi 3000GT Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi 3000GT. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi 3000GT.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V143002; Aug. 12, 1996

Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking effectiveness increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1992 Mitsubishi Montero, 1993 Mitsubishi Montero, 1994 Mitsubishi Montero
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V143001; Jul. 25, 1996

Brake fluid leakage will cause illumination of the brake warning lamp and reduction in braking efficiency increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1992 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1992 Mitsubishi Montero, 1993 Mitsubishi Montero, 1994 Mitsubishi Montero
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V103004; May. 24, 1995

The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia, 1987 Mitsubishi Cordia, 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia, 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant, 1987 Mitsubishi Galant, 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 1987 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 1989 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 1986 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1987 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1989 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1986 Mitsubishi Montero, 1987 Mitsubishi Montero, 1988 Mitsubishi Montero, 1989 Mitsubishi Montero, 1990 Mitsubishi Montero, 1991 Mitsubishi Montero, 1988 Mitsubishi Sigma, 1989 Mitsubishi Sigma, 1990 Mitsubishi Sigma, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion, 1987 Mitsubishi VAN, 1988 Mitsubishi VAN, 1989 Mitsubishi VAN, 1990 Mitsubishi VAN
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press. " if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 93V033000; Mar. 26, 1993

Bearing failure in the transfer case can result inpower train lockup without prior warning, while the vehicle is at highway speed. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Recall Summary: A condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all wheel drive transfer case. Low oil levels in the transfer case can cause bearing damage and failure. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V428000; Sep. 1, 2004

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante, 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante, 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage, 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage, 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage, 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage, 1998 Mitsubishi Montero, 1999 Mitsubishi Montero, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero, 1998 Mitsubishi Nativa, 1999 Mitsubishi Nativa, 2002 Mitsubishi Nativa, 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa, 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa, 2003 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa, 2004 Mitsubishi Caribbean Nativa
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mitsubishi 3000GT Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Sep. 1, 2004   Equipment:other:labels 100,432
May. 14, 2002   Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) 15,000
Aug. 12, 1996   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 10,000
Jul. 25, 1996   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 93,000
May. 24, 1995   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 658,000
Mar. 26, 1993   Power Train:driveline 3,154


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mitsubishi 3000GT Model Years

Model# Recalls
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT 2
1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1
1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1
1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT 1
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3
1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT 3
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT 5