1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 55%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,989miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 55% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,989 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While accelerating into second gear I heard a load thump and my car stopped accelerating. My transmission has failed. When you put it in any gear and release the clutch the car goes nowhere. Why does Mitsubishi make a car with 300hp and a tranny that cannot handle it. I spoke with 3 other 3kgt owners that have all had tranny problems with this car...it deserves a recall!”
NHTSA complaint #10102161, filed 2004-12, 134,000 miles“I have a 1993 Mitsubishi 300 gt vr4. I am the second owner of the vehicle (purchased 2001) there was a recall on the power train. After being notified I took the car to be service on the transfer case at carmax Mitsubishi in sterling, va. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161340, filed 2006-07, 61,000 miles“My car began to buck violently on the way home the rear wheels locked up and the front continued to move, which caused heavy vibrations. I turned the hazard lights on and slowed down to a stop. I then removed the key from the ignition and rested the car where it stopped, 120 ft from my house. Immediately, I knew the culprit -- the transfer case, and a recall was issued approximately 2 years ago. I had the car towed to darcars Mitsubishi to have the recall performed. Initially, service support told me the problem would be taken care of. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112735, filed 2005-03, 94,000 miles“When traveling 54 MPH on a 4 lane highway the transfer case component seized without warning and both rear tires locked. The car slid across the oncoming lanes and onto the shoulder of the road. By luck I was not killed or injured. The car has never been wrecked and has been well maintained. There was no warning of impending failure. ****ak dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****758136.”
NHTSA complaint #10006463, filed 2002-02, 103,989 miles“The consumer received a recall notice regarding the transfer case. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer did not perform the entire recall repair. As a result the transfer case shattered two weeks later because the dealer never checked for a leak.”
NHTSA complaint #10012504, filed 2003-03, 100,000 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
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 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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