1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving the vehicle's wheels locked up which caused the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the transmission malfunctioned. Prior to this incident the consumer had the vehicle's transfer case checked because of a recall. The consumer feels that the dealer did not conduct a thorough inspection. The consumer request reimbursement for the cost of a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10111141, filed 2005-01Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 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.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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