1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“The chrome wheel rims on my car are corroding on the inside. The tires leak air because the rims do not seal properly. This causes the tire to become flat. I brought the vehicle to a tire dealer, and was told there was a definite defect in the wheels and the manufacturer shouild replace all four wheels,. Due to the nature of the wheels this will eventually happen to the wheel rims, again.”
NHTSA complaint #760317, filed 2002-04“The chrome wheel rims on my car are corroding on the inside. The tires leak air because the rims do not seal properly. This causes the tire to become flat. The last incident caused me to be stranded, at night. I brought the vehicle to a tire dealer and was told there was a definate defect in the wheels and the manufacturer shouild replace all four wheels,. Due to the nature of the wheels this will eventually happen to the wheel rims, again.”
NHTSA complaint #712816, filed 1999-10“Tires would not stay inflated for longer than a two week period, the cause was faulty wheels, on one occasion the dealer reported that he replaced a wheel, but really did not.”
NHTSA complaint #558262, filed 2000-12“Air leaking occurs in 2 tires. Mits service department checked tires & stated they are fine. They stated the problem is air leaking around the 2 rims and that seals are breaking, possibly due to wheel corrosion. The problem is worsening. This is the 2nd set of wheels. Mitsubishi replaced all 4 wheels once before for the same problem--at that time, air leaked out of all 4 tires. Mitsubishi states they will not replace this set of wheels due to vehicle age and probably no investigation although at least 9 consumer complaints on NHTSA website are logged on the same make/model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000866, filed 2003-01“Problem exists with chrome peeling on all (4) wheels, replaced by Mitsubishi jan. Of 1999 contacted mits. Several times during week of aug. 20, 2000. Was told they were not going to replace wheels have been through 3 sets of tires because of the wheel defect. Tire companys have explained chrome peeling causes air leakage between tire and rim causing low tire pressure. This condition is not only dangerous but causes extreme tire wear.serivce manager at jerry's mits. Stated he knew of defect of peeling on the inside of the wheel, but wheels have not been recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #729233, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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