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1993-2019 · 18 model years

Lexus GS300 Problems by year

Owners have filed 235 complaints about the Lexus GS300 across 18 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (60), while 2013, 2014 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age199860 complaints · 1 recallSee the 1998
Complaints
235
Recalls
7
Crashes
30
Fires
4
Injuries
21
Deaths
1

GS300 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20190200-B
20180100-A
20141000Fuel systemA
20131010Body, doors & structureA
20070100-A
20060200-A
20048010Acceleration & cruise controlB
200317021Acceleration & cruise controlD
200219010Acceleration & cruise controlF
200117020Engine & coolingD
200035032Acceleration & cruise controlF
199938080Acceleration & cruise controlF
199860161Acceleration & cruise controlF
19970100-A
19965100SuspensionC
199518140Electrical systemF
19949110Acceleration & cruise controlC
19937110Fuel systemC

Most common GS300 problems

Lexus GS300 recalls 7

Latest GS300 complaints

2004 Lexus GS300Electrical system

Odometer Fraud. The contact was interested in purchasing a 2004 Lexus GS 300 on Facebook Marketplace. The contact reached out to the seller and was informed that vehicle was sold. The contact stated that hours later, the contact discovered the same vehicle listed on Facebook Marketplace website from another owner; however, the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy within the Advertisement. The contact stated that the original mileage was listed as 209,248; however, the second listing indicated that the mileage was 157,000.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11747412
2003 Lexus GS300SteeringSuspensionEngine & cooling

car stalls when trying to accelerate like its going to turn off...The Wheel alighnment is not correct.Doors will not lock Bad lighting i cant see because front lights are doll

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · EngineNHTSA 11631543
2013 Lexus GS300Body, doors & structureCrash1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus gs300. The contact stated that the dashboard was melted. The vehicle was taken to lexus santa monica (1501 santa monica blvd, santa monica, ca 90404) to be inspected however, the contact was informed by the mechanic that a failure was not detected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. *Bf the consumer stated he was injured on 11/2/2017. The consumer stated the manufacturer requested the vehicle to be return for repairs due to the defective dashboard and vehicle has not been returned. The dealer will not accept nor return calls regarding this matter. *Tr

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11325430
2014 Lexus GS300Fuel system

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus gs300. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v012000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11321839
2003 Lexus GS300Transmission & drivetrain

Acceleration pedal problem. Car fails to respond to acceleration pedal sometimes while in motion. Car can stop moving in traffic or during turns (especially left turns). This is very dangerous and life threatening. Although pedal sensor was changed given the error code, the car still show the same issue. Lexus must take responsibility for dangerous design as it lacks a fail safe mechanism to their drive by wire. Failure in acceleration is as dangerous as failure in braking.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11282559
2001 Lexus GS300Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lexus gs300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vsc and check engine sensor indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the emc was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11278609

Questions about the Lexus GS300

Which Lexus GS300 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (60), 1999 (38), 2000 (35). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Lexus GS300 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2014, 1997, 2007 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other GS300 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Lexus GS300 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (71), suspension (36), brakes (33) most often.

How many recalls does the Lexus GS300 have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Lexus GS300 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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