- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. Separation of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle arms could occur.
- The risk
- This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Lexus GS300 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Lexus GS300 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1999 for the lower ball joint.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical GS300 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Lexus GS300 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Lexus GS300 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus GS300: every year compared
All GS300 years1997 Lexus GS300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Lexus GS300 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1997 Lexus ES300 | 45 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Lexus LS400 | 13 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Lexus LX450 | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Lexus SC300 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Lexus ES | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Lexus Lexus | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Lexus SC400 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Lexus LS | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Lexus GS300
Does the 1997 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Lexus GS300: lower ball joint (May 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Lexus GS300 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Lexus GS300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 90 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus GS300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus GS300 years have the most complaints?
1998 (60), 1999 (38), 2000 (35). See every Lexus GS300 year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Lexus GS300 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data