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Lexus GS300Model year report

1994 Lexus GS300 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
196,200miles, 4 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 1994 Lexus GS300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1994 Lexus GS300. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 196,200 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. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lower ball joint filed under the same part.

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

Suspension: “Vehicle started leaning closure to the driver front side. Thought it was the brakes had the vehicle inspected and it was the lower control arm, the ball joints, the steel wheel was damaged because of the lower control among other things that affect the suspension of a vehicle. Over the vehicle is no longer driveable.”

NHTSA complaint #10661423, filed 2014-12, 163,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Sudden acceleration. I was driving it on us-101 westbound before kanan road exit (~4 miles before destination exit), slowed down and changed one lane to most right lane. The car suddenly accelerated out of control. I applied the brakes immediately. The car turned to the left, made a spin counterclockwise and traveled from most of the right lane to most of the left lane. Finally, I got it stopped in the left lane, after its rear hit the freeway center divider. It was in the opposite traffic direction. Fortunately, no other vehicle was hit. …”

NHTSA complaint #10381888, filed 2011-02, 177,800 miles

Electrical system: “Consumer started vehicle, dashboard became illuminated, and vehicle lost all electrical power. Consumer was trapped inside vehicle. Dealer has been contacted, please provide further details.”

NHTSA complaint #8003353, filed 2002-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 177,800 and 214,600 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 (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 196,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

199820022004201120142
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1994 Lexus GS300. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
GS300 · sedan not rated3 / 3———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1994 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
GS 300 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 1994 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 1994 Lexus GS300 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1994 Lexus GS300 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Lexus GS300 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.

Has the 1994 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 1994 Lexus GS300 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Lexus GS300 (GS 300, 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 1994 Lexus GS300 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 196,200 miles and the middle half falls between 177,800 and 214,600 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.