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Steering
Lexus GS300 Steering problems by year
14 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus GS300's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Latest GS300 steering complaints
There is a squeaking noise whenever the care steering wheel is turned either ways. It gets a little bit difficult to turn sometimes. I have checked the power steering fluid level and it is okay as prescribed. I have just gotten back from my mechanic and he informed me that his vehicle toyota is having the same problem. Please let me know if there has been some issue with this car. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs300. The contact stated that when driving 60 mph or above, the steering wheel would shake excessively. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but the technicians were not able to determine what caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. *Tr
When exceeding 60mph, the gs 300's steering wheel shakes and vibrates quite noticeably. The faster you accelerate, the more noticeable the steering wheel vibrates. This causes the the car to become more difficult to handle, brake in a straight line, switch lanes and control while driving in a curve, over bumps and at highway speeds. Even after the tires were balanced and aligned, the noticeable steering wheel vibrations continued. This is a serious safety issue since it makes the care more difficult to handle during emergency procedures and when driving at highway speeds, when the the vehicle is becomes more difficult to control. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs 300. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became stuck and it was difficult to control the vehicle. The front passenger side tire separated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repair. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
I own a 1999 lexus gs300. I've heard some creaking noises coming from the front suspension leading up to the failing of my lower ball joints. Before it failed I brought it to firestone on ft. Lewis, wa to get a suspension inspection where they did not see or hear anything from my suspension. So a week later (january 15th 2007) I was driving in seattle, wa when the lower ball joint failed. The result of that was body damage due to the vehicle crashing down onto the wheel and a snapped abs sensor wire. Just to repair...
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this vehicle to be able to drive was to replace the ball joint and new tires that all together amounted to about almost $600 dollars for a part was about $50-60 dollars. The cost of repairing my vehicle isn't an issue but this is a very serious malfunction or defected item that needs to be reviewed. I've waited to file a complaint to see the amount of people effected by this and since than there were more than a dozen instance where the ball joint has or had failed causing damage and in time will cause death or serious injury to people not aware of this problem i.E on a freeway where people can't stop in time to avoid it or the actually wheel coming off the vehicle and hitting another vehicle. Most of these instances has happened at low speeds, side streets or parking lots. Like I said before I waited to file a complaint to see the amount of people effected by it and to also compile more information. These are a direct link to the discussion about the problem that includes pictures and accounts for each instances: http://www.Clublexus.Com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/310895-warning-to-all-2nd-gen-gs-owners.Html and http://www.Clublexus.Com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/340101-lower-ball-joint-failed-today-with-pics.Html there are more links to discussions about this problem but I believe these two links will be enough to describe the problems and people effect by it. *Tr
I am having problems with my 2001 lexus gs300, with it wanting to "pull/follow/wander" when driving on certain roads. I have addressed this concern with lexus, but their help was unsuccessful. They tell me that this is the nature of the vehicle, even when another lexus gs300 (2003) does not have this problem. I have had this problem since the day I purchased my lexus. When I took it in for the 1000 mile check-up- I brought up the concern, but what I got was that the steering loosens, a little as the car ages ....
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When I mentioned this to one lexus dealer- he indicated that that was not true and that was an unacceptable answer. Today, I continue to have this problem and it has not been an address by lexus, except for the fact that they say its the nature of the car. This car currently has lexus oem 17 wheels from a lexus gs430- the gs300 has 16 wheels, but even with these its a problem. Thanks danny zamora. *Ak
I am deeply disappointment with the steeing on my 2001 lexus gs300 and I've only had it for a year. It is so loose it is almost scary. I can turn it almost a half turn at say 5 mph with almost no change in direction of the car, that and the fact that I can do this with one finger on the wheel. I've had an incident, where I lost control of the steering (shaking steering wheel) and cause me to hit the curb on a local street. I have been reading the posts on clublexus about the l-tuned steering ecu and figured...
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that had to be a solution (even though half the posts only say it affects high speed feel). However, I ran into a friend today with a 2000 gs400. I test drove his car and the difference was amazing (and we both have the exact same 17" tires). His steering was firm and direct and is completely stock without the l-tuned ecu. Now my question - how in the world am I going to convince my dealer that I have an issue with my car's steering? I know there is an adjustment that can be made, but from other posts it seems as if dealers are reluctant to do this.
While driving 45mph car cut off, causing loss of power steering.*Ak
Rack and pinion seal is leaking. Dealer recommends replacement of system for a cost of $1,600.00. This problem seems to be very premature for a vehicle of this age, with relatively low mileage and a pedigree that speaks of the relentless pursuit of perfection. Lexus customer service contacted by telephone but they were unresponsive to my request for extended warranty for this problem. I have never owned a vehicle that has had this problem and I have driven most of my cars well beyond the century mark.!!!! ******Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/1202 cut-over to artemis****728178
In warm weather steering makes grinding noise, possibly it affects the performance of steering. *Et
In warm weather steering will makes a grinding noise, possibly affecting the performance of steering. *Ak *ml
Sunroof, electrical sensor, door light, steering wheel.
STEERING SYSTEM MISALIGNED.
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