Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train12
- Seat belts12
- Wheels7
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Electrical system1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT failed the safety check 2.11% of the time — 32% more often than the average 1997 passenger car (1.60%). Median odometer at inspection: 110,250 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 614011 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 609771 | THE CORRECTIONS TO STARTER RELAY TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE MANUAL. YD |
| 6088731 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 6088726 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 601990 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT |
| 600573 | REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR AUDIO FAILURE ON VARIOUS MODEL YEARS. *YC |
| 600571 | INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT |
| 600327 | SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON A/C CLUTCH AIR GAP. *YC |
| 54302 | INFORMATION CONTAINING NEW AND REVISED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING HEADLIGHT AIM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *YC |
| 54299 | SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC |
| 54032 | INFORMATION CONTAINING ADDITIONAL GLASS ANTENNA CAUTIONS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *YC |
| 53047 | DESCRIBING HOW TO REPROGRAM THE HOMELINK TRANSMITTER. *YC |
| 52626 | EGR AND PURGE SOLENOID LOCATIONS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52620 | MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW |
| 52619 | CYLINDER HEAD BOLT INSTALLATION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52614 | THROTTLE BODY PROCEDURES (ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE SPYDER, MIRAGE, 3000GT) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52612 | GENERATOR STATOR REMOVAL (3000GT AND 1997 MIRAGE) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52608 | NEW POWER STEERING HOSE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52073 | ADDITIONAL SRS AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD |
| 52060 | NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD |
| 52059 | ADDITIONAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR)- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD |
| 50621 | 1997 TIRE CHAIN USAGE. *TW |
| 50606 | ADDITIONAL MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER OPERATIONAL INSPECTION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 10211530 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. |
| 10170852 | This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
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