Model year guide

1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt recalls 1

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) NHTSA Campaign #02V143001 · manufacturer #SR-02-003 · 14/05/2002

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

Fix: 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 BEG…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,810
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume82 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,050 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,050
Fuel only$19,050
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt trims & engines on record

Engines
3.0L

1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt vehicles on record

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1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt get?

The 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 gt has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.