1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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 am the second owner of this vehicle.the first owner had the rims replaced with factory replacement chrome rims 15,000 miles ago.he said had experienced unexplainble flat tires a few times before he replaced the rims.I have had this car for 8 months and have had 4 flat tires,two of which totally destroyed the tires.both of those blew out on the side walls.2 of them were unexplainable there was no sharp objects in the tire,no cuts,no phyisical damage that would explain how they went flat.they just went flat after the first 2 blow outs I changed tire brand thinking it was the tires,but it has…”
NHTSA complaint #10114082, filed 2005-03, 70,000 miles“Plating on the wheels is peeling causing a slow air leak on all four tires. This is the second set that has exhibited this problem. The orginal set was replaced under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #728158, filed 2000-08“The seal between the tire and the wheel loosens which appears to be caused by the reaction between the chrome and alloy of the wheel resulting in corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #543091, filed 1998-12Related 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 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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