Lexus GS300 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 327 consumer complaints across the 11 model years of the Lexus GS300 (1993–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 124. Across all years, the part named most often is vehicle speed control (80 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All GS300 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 124 | 75,250 | 2 | 109 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 6 | 96,500 | 0 | 51 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 12 | 64,000 | 0 | 51 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 13 | 21,500 | 0 | 49 | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 17 | 107,250 | 0 | 47 | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 35 | 91,700 | 0 | 35 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 38 | 98,099 | 0 | 32 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 60 | 123,500 | 1 | 31 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 9 | 162,544 | 1 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 6 | 196,200 | 1 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 7 | 195,000 | 1 | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Vehicle speed control80 27%
- Brakes43 14%
- Exterior lighting38 13%
- Suspension35 12%
- Electrical system33 11%
- Engine26 8.7%
- Transmission and drivetrain24 8.0%
- Steering20 6.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “While driving on a freeway at speed limit my vehicle started leaning to the left and pulling to the right without me turning the steering wheel or making any turns,which almost resulted in a vehicular accident. Shortly after my windshield wipers went off without me turning them on and my gas gauge which at the time read about 3/4 of a tank went down to about 1/8.”
NHTSA complaint #11162603, filed 2018-12, 91,500 miles1999: “Preparing to stop while entering access gate slowing to around 10 - 15 MPH, after applying brake car accelerated forcing me to reapply brake again and shifting to park. This is the first time that this high level acceleration has happened although before I have noticed occasionally a low level acceleration when preparing to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10692948, filed 2015-03, 201,000 miles2004: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10723131, filed 2015-06, 142,400 milesOther Lexus models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology