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2002 Lexus GS300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2002 Lexus GS300 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (5) and the lights (4). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 death. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 17 and the 2003 has 17.
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FFar more problems than a typical GS300 year, for its age
#196 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2002 Lexus GS300 problems
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No recalls for the 2002 Lexus GS300
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Lexus GS300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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19 complaints about the 2002 Lexus GS300
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Car is hesitant to speed off. Power to end dies down and picks up constantly. Car will speed up and slow up down on its own. Engine light remains on no matter the work that is down. Vpn light off. *Tr
Goodyear assurance tire: inner sidewall blowout while parked. No external cause. Tire is 80,000 mile tire warranty, with 40,000 miles used and has 6/32 tread depth remaining. May be a structural engineering defect. *Tr
Sudden acceleration after turning a corner. I slowed down to turn a corner to approximately 10-15 mph and after negotiating the turn accelerated moderately to about 20-25 mph. At that instant the motor started to race. The car accelerated rapidly in a few seconds to approximately 35-40 mph. I applied the brakes and got the car to slow down to 20-25 mph. When the brake was released the engine started to race again at an accelerating rate. I the decided to abort the acceleration and stop the car this time by...
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throwing the shift into "park." When I attempted to do that the automatic shift went only as far as neutral. I quickly realized that being in neutral was ok and applied the brake and pulled over to the side of the road and called the dealer. The dealer picked up the car. The dealer told me it was/must have been caused by the floormat sliding under the accelerator. I did not believe that because the floormat if it got under the accelerator pedal would have caused a constant acceleration. In both cases the car accelerated at an accelerating rate. I asked the dealer to call lexus to see what they said about this. Eventually when I spoke to them they told me lexus confirmed their diagnosis. They knew of no other cause for the problem. *Tr
Uncontrolled excessive engine speed up this has happened a few times on two occasions there was high wind from left to right in cold weather. I wonder if the electronic control was fooled. When I complained to the dealer they told me it must be that I was not used to a electronic gas pedal!!! *Tr
Lower ball joints on lexus gs300 are very weak and subject to break and cause serious injury or damage to the car. *Tr
Vehicle experienced hesitation while driving to the intersection, and vehicle will not go forward with any power. Consumer pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle will not move with any force. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but received no assistance. *Ak
When depressing the brakes the steering wheel and brake pedal pulsated and the vehicle shook. The faulty brakes caused extended stopping distance. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technician determined that the front rotors were warped. *Ak *nm
While driving 30 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes and vehicle jerked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem. *Ak
When pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would intermittently lurch forward. The dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. *Ak *sc *jb
When driving at low speeds vehicle surged forward. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *Ak
Suv behind us at a light with highly irritating bright lights that even our special rear view mirror didn't reduce very much. These lights are unnecessary and all our passengers complained bitterly that those lights should be outlawed.*Ak
Lexus gs300/2002. Dunlop sport tires 5000 miles only. Left rear tire.Separated from the rest of the tire. Total destruction of tire, plus new wheel/disc.Investigation by lexus showed large puncture hole on tire. But tire did not deflate it exploded apart?*Ak
The new blue lights in new cars create blindness when approaching at night. Even from behind in rear view mirror they create blinding distraction.
Consumer states while his son was driving, the vehicle went off the road and hit a pole, front air bag did not deploy and driver died, dealer has been notified.*Jb
All xenon headlights should be banned. They blind oncoming drivers !!!
Complaining of the new bright headlights on some cars. I had one behind me at night and it really was hard for me to see because of the brillance in my rear view and side mirror. *Ak
While driving and without any indication headlights short out, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*Ak
Angle of the rear window, the relatively narrow aperture of the glass and the large headrests on the rear seats conspire together to severly restrict the driver's view out of the rear view window. It is nearly impossible to see anything along the rear "flanks" of the vehicle out of this window while driving. My suggestion would be to increase the size of the viewing aperture, use a "lower profile" headrest in the back seat (like the one in the middle between the two rear seats), or a combination of both.*Ak
Lexus GS300: every year compared
All GS300 years2002 Lexus GS300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus GS300 | 19 | 0 | F | |
| 2002 Lexus ES300 | 185 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus RX300 | 105 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus SC430 | 52 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus IS300 | 45 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus LS430 | 42 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus LX470 | 10 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Lexus GS430 | 3 | 0 | F | 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 2002 Lexus GS300
Does the 2002 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Lexus GS300 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus GS300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (5), lights (4), seats & seat belts (2).
How many complaints has the 2002 Lexus GS300 had?
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 2001 and the latest on May 21, 2015. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2002 Lexus GS300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 2002 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