Engine
3.0L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Power train
84 complaint records1 fire report2 crash reports
"THE SPLINES OF THE SHAFT THAT CONNECT THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE STRIPPED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *NM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Seat belts
29 complaint records
"SEAT BELTS IN THE 19992 3000GT VR4 DO NOT RETRACT AT ALL. IV HAD THE CAR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND THEY HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse seat belts parts in the directory →
Suspension
4 complaint records
"FRONT END SUSPENSION CAME APART DUE TO MISSING LEFT FRONT, FRONT CONTROL ARM BOLT, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO JAM UP UNDER VEHICLE...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse suspension parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02013 opened Jan 2002 | closed Jun 2002 | Wheels | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP - led to recall 02V143002 There is no summary currently available |
| PE96004 opened Jan 1996 | closed May 1996 | Visibility | GLASS SUNROOF SHATTERING 1992 - 96 DODGE STEALTH AND MITSUBISHI 300 GT |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V143001 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE. | Normally free |
| 96V143002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. | Normally free |
| 96V143001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | UNDER CONDITIONS OF FULL LOCK STEERING AND FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL, THE LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSE CAN CRACK, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. | Normally free |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT253 Nov 2019 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-19-00-008 Jul 2019 | Equipment | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label. | |
| TT237 Feb 2018 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-13-42A-002 Jan 2013 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. | |
| 94 Jun 2003 | Power Train | 5-SPEED TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION. *TT |
Show 17 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0223003 Jan 2002 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING GETRAG TRANSFER CASES. *JG | |
| 96V143 Aug 1998 | Service Brakes | MMSA HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE FRONT LOWER BRAKE HOSES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. *TT | |
| 9816002 Aug 1998 | Electrical System | THE CORRECTIONS TO STARTER RELAY TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE MANUAL. YD | |
| TSB9813005 Jun 1998 | Vehicle Speed Control | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT | |
| TSB9723015 Dec 1997 | Power Train | INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT | |
| 97110154013 Nov 1997 | Equipment | INFORMATION CONTAINING ADDITIONAL GLASS ANTENNA CAUTIONS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *YC | |
| 97090152B003 Sep 1997 | Equipment | SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC | |
| 97090154008 Sep 1997 | Exterior Lighting | INFORMATION CONTAINING NEW AND REVISED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING HEADLIGHT AIM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *YC | |
| TSB9716006 Jun 1997 | Electrical System | GENERATOR STATOR REMOVAL (3000GT AND 1997 MIRAGE) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW | |
| TSB9700005 Jun 1997 | Unknown Or Other | MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW | |
| TSB9713009 May 1997 | Unknown Or Other | EGR AND PURGE SOLENOID LOCATIONS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW | |
| TSB9711007 May 1997 | Unknown Or Other | CORRECTED CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW | |
| TSB9711006 May 1997 | Unknown Or Other | THROTTLE BODY PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW | |
| TSB9711002 Feb 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD | |
| TSB9752B002 Feb 1997 | Air Bags | ADDITIONAL SRS AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD | |
| TSB9622005 Nov 1996 | Power Train | ADDITIONAL MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER OPERATIONAL INSPECTION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW | |
| TSB9322002 Aug 1993 | Power Train | NEW SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR. *TW |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Pull and release every belt.A belt that retracts slowly or a buckle that will not latch matches this vehicle's seat-belt cluster.
- Find the roughest road nearby.Clunks over bumps, a droning hum that changes when the car leans, or a corner that sits low are this vehicle's suspension complaints. Wheel bearings and control arm bushings lead the parts list.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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