1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 69%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 69% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My mother owns a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT vr4, since she isn't competent in using the computer I am sending this in for her. This model car has a common problem in the transaxle with the 18-spline shaft. This part of the car is considered the weak link. The shaft snapped while driving the car and almost caused an accident since it was on a highway with no shoulders to pull over on. Luckily there was not a lot of traffic and the car was able to change lanes and put the hazard lights on without incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10057149, filed 2004-02, 70,000 miles“I have a 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT vr4 twin turbo. I had to replace the 18 spline output shaft in the transmission. In 1993 (2 years after production), Mitsubishi realized that they made a flaw in the output shafts and went ot the 24 spline. I know of very many people that have had to pay out of pocket for this design flaw. Many have to replace it with another 18 spline due to the fact that the 24 spline conversion requires a whole new transmission casing ($$). Is there anything that NHTSA could do to help us with this?”
NHTSA complaint #10058819, filed 2004-02, 80,500 miles“My gt 3000 sl manual transmission problem the first gear synchro ar bad. Come to find out that you can not get parts, how can a company sell soemthing that you can't get parts for all you can do is buy a new transmission that has the same problems or salvage one that has the same problem. Getrag and Mitsubishi should fix there blunder”
NHTSA complaint #10118574, filed 2005-04, 60,000 miles“Due to the failure of the transfer case , the rear wheels locked up. The consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was aware of the problem.. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10097125, filed 2004-10, 12,000 miles“1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT vr4. Output shaft of transmission broke, more than once. One happened while going through an intersection almost causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10058272, filed 2004-02, 87,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V143001May 14, 2002On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.Covers: Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991–1999
- 93V033000Mar 26, 1993A 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.Covers: Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 17% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 12 | 34% |
| 1996 | 11 | 44% |
| 1995 | 23 | 41% |
| 1994 | 20 | 28% |
| 1993 | 37 | 55% |
| 1992 | 72 | 63% |
| 1991 | 43 | 69% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
11 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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