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May 19, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

SPUTTERING, STALING, NO PICK UP, ERRACTIC IDLING. ALL CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MANAGEMENT ( ECM) COMPUTER.. MANY CLOSE CALL , NEAR ACCIDENTS. CHECK THE CARS FORUMS, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THE EXACT SAME SAFETY PROBLEM, IN WHICH MITSUBISHI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR. USED CAR COMPUTERS , MAIN...

May 19, 2018 Engine 75,000 mi

SPUTTERING, STALING, NO PICK UP, ERRACTIC IDLING. ALL CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MANAGEMENT ( ECM) COMPUTER.. MANY CLOSE CALL , NEAR ACCIDENTS. CHECK THE CARS FORUMS, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THE EXACT SAME SAFETY PROBLEM, IN WHICH MITSUBISHI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR. USED CAR COMPUTERS , MAIN...

May 19, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

SPUTTERING, STALING, NO PICK UP, ERRACTIC IDLING. ALL CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MANAGEMENT ( ECM) COMPUTER.. MANY CLOSE CALL , NEAR ACCIDENTS. CHECK THE CARS FORUMS, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THE EXACT SAME SAFETY PROBLEM, IN WHICH MITSUBISHI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR. USED CAR COMPUTERS , MAIN...

May 19, 2018 Engine 75,000 mi

SPUTTERING, STALING, NO PICK UP, ERRACTIC IDLING. ALL CAUSED BY FAULTY ENGINE CONTROL MANAGEMENT ( ECM) COMPUTER.. MANY CLOSE CALL , NEAR ACCIDENTS. CHECK THE CARS FORUMS, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THE EXACT SAME SAFETY PROBLEM, IN WHICH MITSUBISHI IS RESPONSIBLE FOR. USED CAR COMPUTERS , MAIN...

Jan 4, 2018 Power Train 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO VERN EIDE HONDA SIOUX CITY AT 4625 SINGING HILLS BLVD, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED PER A R...

Jan 4, 2018 Wheels 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO VERN EIDE HONDA SIOUX CITY AT 4625 SINGING HILLS BLVD, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED PER A R...

Jan 4, 2018 Power Train 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO VERN EIDE HONDA SIOUX CITY AT 4625 SINGING HILLS BLVD, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED PER A R...

Jan 4, 2018 Wheels 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO VERN EIDE HONDA SIOUX CITY AT 4625 SINGING HILLS BLVD, SIOUX CITY, IA 51106 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED PER A R...

Nov 16, 2016 Visibility/wiper 33,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUNVISORS COME LOSE ALL THE TIME. SCREWS USED HAVE A STEEP THREAD, THEY COME LOSE AND VISORS FALL FROM THE ROOF. HAPPENED SINCE THE PURCHASE IN 1999.

Nov 16, 2016 Visibility/wiper 33,000 mi

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUNVISORS COME LOSE ALL THE TIME. SCREWS USED HAVE A STEEP THREAD, THEY COME LOSE AND VISORS FALL FROM THE ROOF. HAPPENED SINCE THE PURCHASE IN 1999.

Mar 24, 2016 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPL...

Mar 24, 2016 Visibility/wiper 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPL...

Mar 24, 2016 Power Train 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPL...

Mar 24, 2016 Visibility/wiper 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPL...

Aug 10, 2010 Air Bags

1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL. CONSUMER STATED PURCHASED VEHICLE OFF EBAY AND UPON DELIVERY, HE DISCOVERED THE AIRBAG HAD BEEN REMOVED *TGW

Aug 10, 2010 Air Bags

1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT SL. CONSUMER STATED PURCHASED VEHICLE OFF EBAY AND UPON DELIVERY, HE DISCOVERED THE AIRBAG HAD BEEN REMOVED *TGW

Jul 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE DETERMINED THAT THE OIL TRANSFER CASE WAS FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE DEALER REFUSED...

Jul 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE DETERMINED THAT THE OIL TRANSFER CASE WAS FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE DEALER REFUSED...

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE (DRIVESHAFT) ON THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000.

Jul 23, 2008 Power Train 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE (DRIVESHAFT) ON THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000.

Jul 4, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

CRACK IN FRONT CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER ABOVE RACK & PINION, MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL DURING BRAKING. ALSO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL. COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBER IS NECESSARY. WELDING OF THIS PART WOULD NOT BE SAFE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BE...

Jul 4, 2008 Structure 90,000 mi

CRACK IN FRONT CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER ABOVE RACK & PINION, MAKING VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL DURING BRAKING. ALSO EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL. COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF CROSSMEMBER IS NECESSARY. WELDING OF THIS PART WOULD NOT BE SAFE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BE...

Mar 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

WHILE LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO PASS ANOTHER CAR, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK AND THE CAR'S SPEED WAS INCREASING RAPIDLY. WHILE THERE WAS NO OPPORTUNITY TO PASS (ANOTHER CAR COMING FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION), THE DRIVER HAD TO SWERVE QUICKLY BACK TO OWN LANE WHILE THE CAR?S ACCELERATOR PEDAL ...

Mar 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

WHILE LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO PASS ANOTHER CAR, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK AND THE CAR'S SPEED WAS INCREASING RAPIDLY. WHILE THERE WAS NO OPPORTUNITY TO PASS (ANOTHER CAR COMING FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTION), THE DRIVER HAD TO SWERVE QUICKLY BACK TO OWN LANE WHILE THE CAR?S ACCELERATOR PEDAL ...

Jan 4, 2007 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 3000GT AND LIKE MANY OTHERS DOES NOT RETRACT AND IS A HAZARD TO US ON THE ROAD. I WOULD LIKE TO BE FIXED ASAP.. *JB

Jan 4, 2007 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER IT HAS BEEN PULLED. THE SEAT BELT THEN LEAVES FAR TOO MUCH SLACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO ALL WHO DRIVE A MITSUBISHI 3000GT OR DODGE STEALTH. *NM

Jan 4, 2007 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 3000GT AND LIKE MANY OTHERS DOES NOT RETRACT AND IS A HAZARD TO US ON THE ROAD. I WOULD LIKE TO BE FIXED ASAP.. *JB

Jan 4, 2007 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER IT HAS BEEN PULLED. THE SEAT BELT THEN LEAVES FAR TOO MUCH SLACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO ALL WHO DRIVE A MITSUBISHI 3000GT OR DODGE STEALTH. *NM

Jul 8, 2006 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY EVEN WHEN FED. SEAT BELT OFTEN TWISTS IN THE GUIDER/HOLDER CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK MAKING IT UNUSABLE A MAJORITY OF THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR 8 YEARS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THIS COMPLAINT. *JB

Jul 8, 2006 Seat Belts 35,000 mi

SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY EVEN WHEN FED. SEAT BELT OFTEN TWISTS IN THE GUIDER/HOLDER CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK MAKING IT UNUSABLE A MAJORITY OF THE TIME. THIS HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR 8 YEARS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THIS COMPLAINT. *JB

May 21, 2006 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

MY SEAT BELT (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DOES NOT RETRACT. IT WILL IF YOU FEED IT BACK THROUGH THE SLOT FROM WHERE IT COMES OUT OF OR AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE ONLY EVENTS LEADING TO THIS FAILURE IN MY OPINION IS REPEATED USE. THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO MYSELF...

May 21, 2006 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

MY SEAT BELT (DRIVER AND PASSENGER) DOES NOT RETRACT. IT WILL IF YOU FEED IT BACK THROUGH THE SLOT FROM WHERE IT COMES OUT OF OR AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THE ONLY EVENTS LEADING TO THIS FAILURE IN MY OPINION IS REPEATED USE. THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT TO RETRACT CAN CAUSE INJURY TO MYSELF...

May 18, 2006 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE SEAT BELTS IN MY MITSUBISHI 3000GT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. *JB

May 18, 2006 Seat Belts 90,000 mi

THE SEAT BELTS IN MY MITSUBISHI 3000GT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. *JB

May 15, 2006 Power Train 127,700 mi

REGARDING NHTSA RECALL ID: 02V143001 FOR THE TRANSFER CASE ON THE 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4. MY CAR'S TRANSFER CASE BEGAN LEAKING ABOUT 100 MILES AGO. THROUGH MY CAR CLUB I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUED ON THIS AND TO CALL THE DEALER. I CALLED THE DEALER TO SEE WHEN I COULD SC...

May 15, 2006 Power Train 127,700 mi

REGARDING NHTSA RECALL ID: 02V143001 FOR THE TRANSFER CASE ON THE 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4. MY CAR'S TRANSFER CASE BEGAN LEAKING ABOUT 100 MILES AGO. THROUGH MY CAR CLUB I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUED ON THIS AND TO CALL THE DEALER. I CALLED THE DEALER TO SEE WHEN I COULD SC...

May 11, 2006 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT'S SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THIS BECAME A PROBLEM SHORTLY AFTER I'D PURCHASED THE CAR. *NM

May 11, 2006 Seat Belts 105,000 mi

MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT'S SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THIS BECAME A PROBLEM SHORTLY AFTER I'D PURCHASED THE CAR. *NM

May 8, 2006 Seat Belts

I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN SEPTEMBER. THE SEAT BELTS HAVE NEVER RETRACTED BY THEMSELVES AFTER BUCKLING IN. I HAVE TO FEED IT BACK IN WITH MY HAND. I AM AFRAID OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF MYSELF OR MY PASSENGER WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED DURING AN ACCIDENT. *NM

May 8, 2006 Seat Belts

I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN SEPTEMBER. THE SEAT BELTS HAVE NEVER RETRACTED BY THEMSELVES AFTER BUCKLING IN. I HAVE TO FEED IT BACK IN WITH MY HAND. I AM AFRAID OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF MYSELF OR MY PASSENGER WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED DURING AN ACCIDENT. *NM

Apr 20, 2006 Seat Belts

MY SEAT BELTS IN MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, AND STAY LOOSE WHEN DRIVING. THERE IS A LOT OF SLACK ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WHEN IN USE AND IS A HAZARD TO MY PASSENGER AND MYSELF IF WE WERE EVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE MANY MITSUBISHI 3000GTS AND DODG...

Apr 20, 2006 Seat Belts

MY SEAT BELTS IN MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, AND STAY LOOSE WHEN DRIVING. THERE IS A LOT OF SLACK ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WHEN IN USE AND IS A HAZARD TO MY PASSENGER AND MYSELF IF WE WERE EVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE MANY MITSUBISHI 3000GTS AND DODG...

Apr 17, 2006 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT WILL NOT RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. I HAVE TRIED CLEANING THEM BUT THAT DOESN'T HELP. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT COVER THIS ANYMORE BECAUSE THE TIME FRAME IS UP. MANY OTHER 3000GT'S OF ALL YEARS IN ALL CONDITIONS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Apr 17, 2006 Equipment

THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT WILL NOT RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. I HAVE TRIED CLEANING THEM BUT THAT DOESN'T HELP. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT COVER THIS ANYMORE BECAUSE THE TIME FRAME IS UP. MANY OTHER 3000GT'S OF ALL YEARS IN ALL CONDITIONS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Apr 17, 2006 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT WILL NOT RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. I HAVE TRIED CLEANING THEM BUT THAT DOESN'T HELP. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT COVER THIS ANYMORE BECAUSE THE TIME FRAME IS UP. MANY OTHER 3000GT'S OF ALL YEARS IN ALL CONDITIONS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Apr 17, 2006 Equipment

THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000GT WILL NOT RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. I HAVE TRIED CLEANING THEM BUT THAT DOESN'T HELP. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT COVER THIS ANYMORE BECAUSE THE TIME FRAME IS UP. MANY OTHER 3000GT'S OF ALL YEARS IN ALL CONDITIONS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISS...

Apr 13, 2006 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT AND LEAVES SLACK IN IT WHEN IT IS BUCKLED. IT DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. *NM

Apr 13, 2006 Seat Belts 140,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT AND LEAVES SLACK IN IT WHEN IT IS BUCKLED. IT DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. *NM

Apr 12, 2006 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000 VR4 THAT HAS SEAT BELTS THAT DO NOT WORK. THEY DO NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 10 YEARS AND THEY HAVE NOT CONSISTENTLY WORKED SINCE JUST ABOUT DAY ONE. IT STARTED INFREQUENTLY AND NOW IT IS CONSTANT WHERE THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT A...

Apr 12, 2006 Seat Belts 63,000 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. I HAVE USED LEATHER CONDITIONER ON THE BELTS, WHICH WILL FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST HALF A YEAR FIX THE PROBLEM. BUT AFTER A WHILE THEY WILL GO BACK TO NOT RETRACTING. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT SO I DO NOT HAVE FIRST HAND EXPERI...

Apr 12, 2006 Seat Belts

I HAVE A 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000 VR4 THAT HAS SEAT BELTS THAT DO NOT WORK. THEY DO NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 10 YEARS AND THEY HAVE NOT CONSISTENTLY WORKED SINCE JUST ABOUT DAY ONE. IT STARTED INFREQUENTLY AND NOW IT IS CONSTANT WHERE THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT A...

Apr 12, 2006 Seat Belts 63,000 mi

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. I HAVE USED LEATHER CONDITIONER ON THE BELTS, WHICH WILL FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST HALF A YEAR FIX THE PROBLEM. BUT AFTER A WHILE THEY WILL GO BACK TO NOT RETRACTING. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT SO I DO NOT HAVE FIRST HAND EXPERI...

Dec 1, 2005 Power Train Crash 56,064 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT ON OCTOBER 4, 2003. LATER, THE TRANSMISSION WAS AGAIN REBUILT. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Dec 1, 2005 Power Train Crash 56,064 mi

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT ON OCTOBER 4, 2003. LATER, THE TRANSMISSION WAS AGAIN REBUILT. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Nov 30, 2005 Wheels Crash

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED. THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SPLIT IN TWO PLACES. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND OVER CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO A FENCE AND WAS TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN , AND INSURANCE REPORT IS ON FILE. *AK

Nov 30, 2005 Wheels Crash

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED. THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SPLIT IN TWO PLACES. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND OVER CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED INTO A FENCE AND WAS TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN , AND INSURANCE REPORT IS ON FILE. *AK

Jun 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

ROTORS ARE WARPED ; PROBLEM STEMS FROM EITHER DEFECTIVE ROTOR OR DEFECTIVE CALIPER NOT RELEASING PISTON ; I AM STILL INVESTIGATING AND ATTEMPTING TO PINPOINT EXACT CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 40K MILES. SEVERE SHIMMING OF STEERING WHEEL COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED!!!!*AK

Jun 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

ROTORS ARE WARPED ; PROBLEM STEMS FROM EITHER DEFECTIVE ROTOR OR DEFECTIVE CALIPER NOT RELEASING PISTON ; I AM STILL INVESTIGATING AND ATTEMPTING TO PINPOINT EXACT CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 40K MILES. SEVERE SHIMMING OF STEERING WHEEL COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED!!!!*AK

Jun 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

ROTORS ARE WARPED ; PROBLEM STEMS FROM EITHER DEFECTIVE ROTOR OR DEFECTIVE CALIPER NOT RELEASING PISTON ; I AM STILL INVESTIGATING AND ATTEMPTING TO PINPOINT EXACT CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 40K MILES. SEVERE SHIMMING OF STEERING WHEEL COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED!!!!*AK

Jun 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

ROTORS ARE WARPED ; PROBLEM STEMS FROM EITHER DEFECTIVE ROTOR OR DEFECTIVE CALIPER NOT RELEASING PISTON ; I AM STILL INVESTIGATING AND ATTEMPTING TO PINPOINT EXACT CAUSE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 40K MILES. SEVERE SHIMMING OF STEERING WHEEL COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED!!!!*AK

Nov 24, 2003 Wheels

SOMETHING TO LOOK INTO BEFORE THERE IS A RESULTING FAILURE, INJURY, OR FATALITY. CHROME RIMS ON 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT VR4. THE CHROMING PROCESS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN FAULTY, RESULTING IN THE CHROME PEELING, BUBBLING, AND FLAKING AROUND THE BEAD AREA OF THE RIM. THIS CAUSES AN IMPROPER SEAL FOR THE...

Nov 24, 2003 Wheels

SOMETHING TO LOOK INTO BEFORE THERE IS A RESULTING FAILURE, INJURY, OR FATALITY. CHROME RIMS ON 1995 MITSUBISHI 3000 GT VR4. THE CHROMING PROCESS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN FAULTY, RESULTING IN THE CHROME PEELING, BUBBLING, AND FLAKING AROUND THE BEAD AREA OF THE RIM. THIS CAUSES AN IMPROPER SEAL FOR THE...

Nov 4, 2003 Power Train 109,000 mi

POWER TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CAR STOPPED MOVING THE SPEED WAS LESS THAN 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE IN REVERSE BUT NOT FORWARD. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Power Train 109,000 mi

POWER TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CAR STOPPED MOVING THE SPEED WAS LESS THAN 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE IN REVERSE BUT NOT FORWARD. *AK

Apr 29, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSFER CASE RECALL REPAIR FAILED. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 02-V-143-001. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSFER CASE RECALL REPAIR FAILED. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 02-V-143-001. *NLM

Jul 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY FOR ACCESSIVE WEAR,EVEN IF ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Jul 31, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED FREQUENTLY FOR ACCESSIVE WEAR,EVEN IF ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Feb 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THERE IS IRREGULAR SHIFTING. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND A CUT OUT REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION BECAUSE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS A TURBO, RESULTING IN A PURCHASE OF A NEW TRANSMISSION. CONSUMER RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION LETTER, HOWEVER, WARRAN...

Feb 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THERE IS IRREGULAR SHIFTING. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND A CUT OUT REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION BECAUSE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS A TURBO, RESULTING IN A PURCHASE OF A NEW TRANSMISSION. CONSUMER RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION LETTER, HOWEVER, WARRAN...

Feb 5, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 5, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 2, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION OF THE VR4 HAS BEEN THE ACHILLES HEEL OF THE CAR. IT IS ABSURD THAT MITSUBISHI DOES NOT PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS BUT INSTEAD CHOOSES TO ONLY PROVIDE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS. A WAY FOR THEM TO MAKE MORE MONEY. REPLACEMENT PARTS WOULD COST A LOT LESS THAN A $4000 TRANSMISSION RE...

Feb 2, 2002 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION OF THE VR4 HAS BEEN THE ACHILLES HEEL OF THE CAR. IT IS ABSURD THAT MITSUBISHI DOES NOT PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS BUT INSTEAD CHOOSES TO ONLY PROVIDE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS. A WAY FOR THEM TO MAKE MORE MONEY. REPLACEMENT PARTS WOULD COST A LOT LESS THAN A $4000 TRANSMISSION RE...

Jan 4, 2002 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE INNER WALL OF THE TIRE BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED BETWEEN THE BEAD AND THE TREAD CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY LOOSE CONTROL AND SPIN OFFF THE ROAD.*AK (DOT NUMBER: CXJX TIRESIZE: 24540ZR18)

Jan 4, 2002 Tires Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE INNER WALL OF THE TIRE BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED BETWEEN THE BEAD AND THE TREAD CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY LOOSE CONTROL AND SPIN OFFF THE ROAD.*AK (DOT NUMBER: CXJX TIRESIZE: 24540ZR18)

Dec 22, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HORRIBLY DESPITE USING MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED OILS. NOT GETTING INTO GEARS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING OR PULLING OUT INTO INTERSECTIONS.*AK

Dec 22, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HORRIBLY DESPITE USING MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED OILS. NOT GETTING INTO GEARS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING OR PULLING OUT INTO INTERSECTIONS.*AK

Dec 12, 2001 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. COMPLETE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED FOR $2700.00. WHEN TAKEN FOR REPAIR, REPAIRMAN DISMANTLED 2 OTHER TRANSMISSIONS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. POSSIBLE DEFECT? REPAIRMAN HAD TO ORDER NEW PARTS. AUTOMOBILE ONLY HAD 47,114 MILES. LOW MILEAGE FOR MAJOR TRANSMISSION BREAKDOW...

Dec 12, 2001 Power Train

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. COMPLETE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED FOR $2700.00. WHEN TAKEN FOR REPAIR, REPAIRMAN DISMANTLED 2 OTHER TRANSMISSIONS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. POSSIBLE DEFECT? REPAIRMAN HAD TO ORDER NEW PARTS. AUTOMOBILE ONLY HAD 47,114 MILES. LOW MILEAGE FOR MAJOR TRANSMISSION BREAKDOW...

Sep 13, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID. THIS IS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION FOR THIS CAR (WHICH WAS INSTALLED MAY 1999 AND 25,000 MILES AGO). I WOULD GUESS THE LEAKING STARTED WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED LEAKS AND WAS REPLACED MAY 1999. THE CAR HAD 56,300 ORIGINAL MILES AT THAT TIME...

Sep 13, 2001 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION LEAKS FLUID. THIS IS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION FOR THIS CAR (WHICH WAS INSTALLED MAY 1999 AND 25,000 MILES AGO). I WOULD GUESS THE LEAKING STARTED WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED LEAKS AND WAS REPLACED MAY 1999. THE CAR HAD 56,300 ORIGINAL MILES AT THAT TIME...

Aug 5, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY TRANSFER CASE FROZE UP AND LOCKED, IT DESTROYED MY TRANSMISSION/ TRANSFER CASE AND MAY HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY REAR END DIFFERENTIAL AND FRONT AXLES, ALSO COST ME A CLUTCH TOTALING NEAR $8000. *AK

Aug 5, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY TRANSFER CASE FROZE UP AND LOCKED, IT DESTROYED MY TRANSMISSION/ TRANSFER CASE AND MAY HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY REAR END DIFFERENTIAL AND FRONT AXLES, ALSO COST ME A CLUTCH TOTALING NEAR $8000. *AK

Jun 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 7 TIMES OVER LAST 40,000 MILES, CAUSING A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR CONTINUED WARPING OF ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Jun 18, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 7 TIMES OVER LAST 40,000 MILES, CAUSING A VIBRATION IN VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR CONTINUED WARPING OF ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AS CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF FREEWAY VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND MOVED 5 MPH. DEALER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY OUT. *AK

Mar 26, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AS CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF FREEWAY VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND MOVED 5 MPH. DEALER HAS ADVISED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY OUT. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAKS, IT HAS ALWAYS LEAKED AND TIGHTENING IT DOES NOT STOP LEAKING.*AK

Mar 1, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION LEAKS, IT HAS ALWAYS LEAKED AND TIGHTENING IT DOES NOT STOP LEAKING.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THE SEALS ON THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD CAUSING THE FLUID TO ALL LEAK OUT. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 28, 2001 Power Train

THE SEALS ON THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD CAUSING THE FLUID TO ALL LEAK OUT. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Nov 21, 2000 Wheels

ALL FOUR RIMS ON CAR ARE DEFECTIVE... CAUSING TIRES TO DEFLATE RAPIDLY. THE TIRES HAVE TO BE INFLATED DAILY... LOSING 5-10 POUNDS PER DAY, MORE IN COLD WEATHER. TIRES HAVE BEEN CHECKED, AND ARE FINE. TWO BRAND NEW SETS OF TIRES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED BY UNDERINFLATION IN TWO YEARS. THE RAPID DEFLAT...

Nov 21, 2000 Wheels

ALL FOUR RIMS ON CAR ARE DEFECTIVE... CAUSING TIRES TO DEFLATE RAPIDLY. THE TIRES HAVE TO BE INFLATED DAILY... LOSING 5-10 POUNDS PER DAY, MORE IN COLD WEATHER. TIRES HAVE BEEN CHECKED, AND ARE FINE. TWO BRAND NEW SETS OF TIRES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED BY UNDERINFLATION IN TWO YEARS. THE RAPID DEFLAT...

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED AT 45MPH WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED AT 45MPH WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Power Train

PARK, IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Jul 17, 2000 Power Train

PARK, IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Aug 15, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Aug 15, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Nov 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING CONSUMER'S AIRBAG TO DEPLOY ON PASSENGER'S SIDE ONLY. DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FO...

Nov 12, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, CAUSING CONSUMER'S AIRBAG TO DEPLOY ON PASSENGER'S SIDE ONLY. DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FO...

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Sep 17, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Aug 19, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILURE.

Aug 19, 1998 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILURE.

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO 1, 3, 5 AND REVERSE. MUST BE FORCED INTO GEAR OR SHIFTED TO 4TH BEFORE SMOOTHLY ENTERING OTHER GEARS. DANGEROUS WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO HIGHWAY, DRIVER MUST RIDE CLUTCH UNTIL GEAR CAN BE OBTAINED. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL PRESENT.

Jun 4, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO 1, 3, 5 AND REVERSE. MUST BE FORCED INTO GEAR OR SHIFTED TO 4TH BEFORE SMOOTHLY ENTERING OTHER GEARS. DANGEROUS WHEN ACCELERATING ONTO HIGHWAY, DRIVER MUST RIDE CLUTCH UNTIL GEAR CAN BE OBTAINED. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL PRESENT.

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BRAKE ROTORS SHAKED, THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS, BUT THE ROTORS STILL SHAKE. *AK

Jan 14, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BRAKE ROTORS SHAKED, THE DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS, BUT THE ROTORS STILL SHAKE. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS: HAVE TO CHANGE ROTORS EVERY 3-4 THOUSAND MILES. FRONT/REAR ROTORS ARE WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. *AK

Jan 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS: HAVE TO CHANGE ROTORS EVERY 3-4 THOUSAND MILES. FRONT/REAR ROTORS ARE WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Structure

VEHICLE'S RETRACTABLE HARDTOPS FAILED/LEAK. *AK

Oct 16, 1996 Structure

VEHICLE'S RETRACTABLE HARDTOPS FAILED/LEAK. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOVLED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Air Bags Crash

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS, CONSUMER WAS INVOVLED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

May 28, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDOW IS DISTORTED AND VISIBILITY IS DIFFICULTY.

May 28, 1996 Visibility

REAR WINDOW IS DISTORTED AND VISIBILITY IS DIFFICULTY.

Dec 1, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

AIR INTAKE SYSTEM DESIGNED TOO LOW TO GROUND, ALLOWING IT TO SUCK WATER INTO THE ENGINE, THEREBY STALLING THE VEHICLE. *DSH

Dec 1, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

AIR INTAKE SYSTEM DESIGNED TOO LOW TO GROUND, ALLOWING IT TO SUCK WATER INTO THE ENGINE, THEREBY STALLING THE VEHICLE. *DSH

Jan 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. TT

Jan 6, 1995 Power Train

5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. TT

Jan 6, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. TT

Jan 6, 1995 Power Train

5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. TT