2000 Lexus GS300: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is vehicle speed control (37% of complaints).
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0
recalls
35
owner complaints
2
fire reports
91,700
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 91,700 mi)Weak spot: vehicle speed control (37%)2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)37% · 13 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)14% · 5 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)14% · 5 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)9% · 3 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)9% · 3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)6% · 2 complaints
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lexus gs300. While driving approximately 15 mph, a fire started in the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished by a passersby with a fire extinguisher. The police and fire departments were not notified. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.”Owner report · Engine · May 2019
“While driving, ran over a pot hole filled with water and the ABS light came on which ultimately affected the braking system. Took to toyota and they said it needed the system replaced which would cost over 3500 dollars. At this time, we are still working on this matter!!!!! It happened nov. 2015”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2015
“Unintended acceleration without pressing accelerator. Has occurred previously. Car is a 2000 lexus gs 300 with 107,000 miles. Floor mats were not the cause. Put car in neutral, it raced to red line and went back to idle. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2009
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“I have lexus gs300. The car were stalled in the middle of the highway. I towed the car to lexus. They told me it is not mechanical problem. One of the electronic sensor were malfunction. It seems the lexus sense is not reliable and caused the car to stall in the middle of the highway. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2009
“Tire became completely unattached and jammed against right front quarter panel causing body damage. Going only doing 30 mph at the time. Thank god I had just exited the interstate and no one hit me. Car in shop right now with estimated damage of $500 (excluding body damage). *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2009
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lexus gs300. While driving at 5 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning. In order to stop the acceleration the contact had to shift the vehicle into park. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced. The current and failure mileages were approximately 98,000. Updated 8/2/10 *cn updated 08/09/10*jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2008
“Front right lower ball joint complete failure leading to wheel/tire barely hanging on vehicle. All this happening going 45-50 mph on outer road/highway entrance ramp. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2008
“Lower ball joint on the suspension came apart causing the tire to dislodge. Tire jammed against right front quarter panel causing body damage. Car is in the shop right now with estimated repair costs of $1,500.00 excluding body damage estimates. I thank god I was only doing 15mph at the time when the day before I did a 236 mile round trip drive through highway mountain roads. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2008
“At 60,000 miles, engine/oil light came on; dealer says that engne needs replaced due to oil "sludge" @ cost of $15,000 to repair. Lexus/toyota refuses to pay even though it is still under warranty bcause I cannot supply maintenance records. Toyota has extended warranty on these engines to 8-years bu t will not honor the warranty. I still owe $20,000 on this $45,000 automobile.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2004
“While making a turn from a stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer applied the brakes but the vehicle had extended stopping distance. The dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2000 Lexus GS300 reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Lexus GS300. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control (37% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Lexus GS300 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 91,700 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.