1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and seat belts. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 2 Seat belts 33% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 spyder. The contact stated that the abs bulb burned out. After several near crashes, it was discovered that there was failure with the anti lock braking system.
Fluid was discovered leaking from the transfer case on my 1995 3000gt spyder vr-4 on june 19 2006. I found a recall for this on automotive.com. I contacted libertyville mitsubishi and was told that my vehicle identification number did not qualify for the recall. They could not tell me why it did not qualify.
I own a 1995 mitsubishi 3000gt spyder vr4, and I have had problems with the seat belts failing to retract. The seat belt has too much slack, and does not retract when either buckled or not buckled. This is a serious problem that needs to be attended to.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, seat belts, service brakes. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: seat belts (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.