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.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Lexus GS300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2004 Lexus GS300 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (3) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2003 has 17.
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BFewer problems than a typical GS300 year, for its age
#231 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Lexus GS300 problems
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No recalls for the 2004 Lexus GS300
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Lexus GS300. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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8 complaints about the 2004 Lexus GS300
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I was driving my vehicle home when the brake light and the vcs on and off light came on and an alarm type noise started,as I pulled into my parking space I found I had no brakes at all, including my emergency brake. I had to let my car hit the parking curb to stop it, and throw my car into park. Had this happened seconds before coming down the main road, I could have been killed, or killed someone else. I had the car towed to my mechanic who confirmed I had full brake fluid, but the actuator failed. I have to...
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replace the entire abs system. I researched on found a recall for this event, just not for my model. I contacted lexus and was told I could take it to the dealer (and pay thousands more than I am already with my mechanic) and they would submit the bill to lexus to see if they "wanted" to "consider" a reimbursement. Not that they wanted to see the car, no concern for the safety of the driving public at all. I found several other lexus drivers posting similar incidents for other models also not involved in lexus' brake actuator recall. This is a very serious hazard to the public and lexus needs to act on it!!!
Passenger seat belt is locked and cannot be used. I read on repair pal that this was a recall on 4-21-2006, however it is not coming up as a recall. I need it fixed and was hoping to have it done as a recall so I am not financially responsible. Limited income and I have a child that needs to occupy that seat. Advise please.
Engine check, vsc and vsc out lights remain on after auto is started. Replaced fuel fill cap..No help. Very concerned about fuel or fume leakage and life threatening fires or explosions. *Tr
2004 Lexus gs300 *gr the consumer stated her granddaughter was driving the vehicle. The consumer wondered how such an expensive vehicle could be totaled while driving at a low speed. The consumer wondered if sudden acceleration played a part in the accident.
2004 Lexus gs 300 has repeated problems with accelerator when pulling out from a stop or attempting to increase speed. After pushing on pedal the car begins to move then stops accelerating. Then surges as pedal continues to be pressed down. I have reported the problem several times to dealership only to be told that toyota is aware of the problem but there is no resolution after 5 years. Several times I have attempted to pull out from a stop sign as one normally would then forced to push the accelerator to the...
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floor in an attempt to get the vehicle moving to avoid an accident. This is a repeating event and I am forced to pull the efi fuse every 5000 miles which seems to reduce the effect temporarily. Lexus is/has been aware of this problem since there was 6k miles on the vehicle which now has 60k miles and is out of warranty. I am overly cautious and fearful when driving the vehicle. If I need to accelerate to merge into traffic or just normal driving, the vehicle will not respond by accelerating. And I'm also concerned if this is an early symptom that toyota is having with runaway vehicle acceleration. The lexus dealership attributed the problem to the ecm and drive by wire mechanism toyota has employed in this vehicle. *Tr
I had my gas pedal stick twice on my lexus gs 300 year 2004. The first time I didn't know what was going on. I was in my driveway when it happen and I put my foot on the brake and shifted into nuetral. The second time it happened I noticed the factory floor mat was jammed into the gas pedal. Both times I was able to apply the brakes to hold the vehicle in place and shift to neutral. Reported this to the dealer but they claimed they had no reports of gas pedal sticking for the gs 300. *Tr
Hello I was on the 10 freeway west and there was a truck that had parts flying off and my car was damaged. I took the license plate # down . The trucking co was areolla trucking company. I want justice served but I can't find the trucking co on the internet and I can't look up the license plate # for free. Please help me. *Tr
Lexus GS300: every year compared
All GS300 years2004 Lexus GS300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus GS300 | 8 | 0 | B | |
| 2004 Lexus RX330 | 327 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus ES330 | 190 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus GX470 | 85 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus LS430 | 36 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus IS300 | 29 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus IS300 Sportcross | 29 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus LX470 | 18 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus SC430 | 14 | 1 | C | 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 2004 Lexus GS300
Does the 2004 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Lexus GS300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (3), body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Lexus GS300 had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 24, 2009 and the latest on June 30, 2026. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Lexus GS300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 60 out of 100 (grade B: 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 2004 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