1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 40%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 40% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT that has had both front seatbelts fail to operate correctly. I have replaced these belt twice now and the problem seems to come back after a few months. I feel this is a defect in the product that needs to be addressed by the manufacturer as a recall. This is a serious safety defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10177335, filed 2006-12, 40,000 miles“The driver side seat belt on my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT vr-4 has problems retracting. If I lean forward, it won't automatically retract to pick up the slack. This has been happening ever since I purchased the car in may 2003. Since the belt won't automatically retract, I have to physically pull it out, then let it go for it to take in all the slack. The problem hasn't been fixed because Mitsubishi doesn't think it is a problem. If it fails during an accident, my death could result.”
NHTSA complaint #10156811, filed 2006-05, 80,000 miles“Normal everyday usage of seat belts. The front seat belts do not work any more they pull out but do not retract back. Mitsubishi says to wipe the belt down with a damp cloth then dry off to remove dirt. This does not work now my front seatbelts do not work at all they stay fully extended and will not retract to provide any restraint in the event of an accident or any restraint at all for that matter. (related vehicle information: model year=1996, make=Mitsubishi, model=3000GT).”
NHTSA complaint #10219645, filed 2008-02, 92,000 miles“I have a 96 Mitsubishi 3000GT and my front seat belts do not retract after being put on or taken off. If I were to get into an accident they would do very little to protect me. I tried to see if Mitsubishi would fix the problem but they said they are not covered under warranty. Just figured I would let some one know of this problem with the Mitsubishi seat belts.”
NHTSA complaint #10186619, filed 2007-03“The seat belt system in my 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT vr-4 does not function properly. The belts do not return to their retracted state after use. Moreover, using the seat belt is difficult because of the over-the-shoulder loop the belt passes thru causes the belt to be tied up .”
NHTSA complaint #10178372, filed 2007-01Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 50% |
| 1998 | 3 | 20% |
| 1997 | 12 | 34% |
| 1996 | 10 | 40% |
| 1995 | 12 | 21% |
| 1994 | 36 | 50% |
| 1993 | 19 | 28% |
| 1992 | 28 | 24% |
| 1991 | 11 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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