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1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 5MT

The 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 5MT is a 222-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,152 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 222 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 201 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$29,152 ($65,567 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 (6G72)
Displacement3 L
Horsepower222 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque201 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve
Bore and Stroke91.1 x 76.0
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeMulti-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Width72.4 in
Wheelbase97.2 in
Interior
Headroom Front37.1 in
Headroom Rear34.1 in
Legroom Front44.2 in
Legroom Rear28.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 GT 2-DR.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 14, 2002 · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.

Consequence: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED AND RE-FILL THE TRANSFER CASE TO THE PROPER LEVEL, OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820 OR MITSUBMISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

NHTSA campaign 02V143001

Aug 12, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign 96V143002

Jul 25, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFICIENCY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL-SIDE BRAKE HOSES WITH REVISED HOSE ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA campaign 96V143001

67 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000

Owner Complaints

67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train37
Seat Belts19
Visibility3
Equipment2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Wheels2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 7, 2014 · Power Train
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS MADE AWARE OF A RECALL BUT THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE RECALL EXPIRED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V143001, POWER TRAIN…”
Oct 24, 2011 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT. *TR”
Aug 16, 2010 · Power Train
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE SEALS. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THE EXACT SAME FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN…”
May 18, 2010 · Power Train
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING AND WHEN IN IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD UNUSUAL NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE…”
Aug 25, 2008 · Vehicle Speed Control
“1993 3000 GT VR-4 MITSUBISHI. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER. ACCELERATOR PEDAL REGULARLY "SUCKS" DOWN TO THE FLOOR WHEN YOU START TO ACCELERATE FROM EITHER A STOP OR WHEN TRY TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY. WHEN THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 MITSUBISHI 3000. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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