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Lexus GS300Model year report

1993 Lexus GS300 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
195,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Lexus GS300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Lexus GS300. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by steering (2) and visibility (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 195,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The fuel tank was leaking fuel inside the vehicle's trunk. The consumer could smell gas fumes while driving/parked. The dealership will be notified. Please provide any additional information. The consumer stated that the fumes became so bad they had to drive with the windows down. The gas tank began leaking and had to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10074353, filed 2004-12, 195,000 miles

Air bags: “Vehicle was traveling 65mph on highway, vehicle got into an accident there was no deployment of airbag , also vehicle rolled over several times after impact, still no deployment.”

NHTSA complaint #805034, filed 1996-11

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 195,000 and 195,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 195,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1993 Lexus GS300 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GS300 RWD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162118$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1993 Lexus GS300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200612475,2502—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2004696,5000———Not enough data
20031264,0000———Not enough data
20021321,5000———Not enough data
200117107,2500———Stable
20003591,7000—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19993898,0990——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199860123,5001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19959162,5441—18—Not enough data
19946196,2001—18—Not enough data
19937195,0001—18—Not enough data

All Lexus GS300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Lexus GS300 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Lexus GS300 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Lexus GS300 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 1993 Lexus GS300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Lexus GS300 get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Lexus GS300 (GS300, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Lexus GS300 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 195,000 miles and the middle half falls between 195,000 and 195,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.