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Lexus GS300Model year report

1995 Lexus GS300 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
162,544miles, 3 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 / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Lexus GS300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 Lexus GS300. The part named most often is suspension, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and brakes (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 162,544 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 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. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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: “As I pulled up and made a left turn into the driveway at my parent's house, I heard a loud clunk and the car dropped to the ground and could not be moved and so it died in the middle of the residential street. I came out and found that it was my lower ball joint and it had broke off the rod was actually sheared off from the joint. I have the control joint that was broken. Lexus says that my car is not covered under the recall but I disagree and feel that this is a manufacturer defect that should have been covered under the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045453, filed 2017-11, 254,500 miles

Electrical system: “Vheicle was left in drive and was turned off with key out of ignition. This has happened more that one time. Cigarette lighter can burn out a fuse if used too many times. Manufacturer was notified.”

NHTSA complaint #8008579, filed 2002-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 254,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7533%75–1000%100–15067%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 162,544 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

199719982200220032005201020122017
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 1995 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 1995 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 automatic162218$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 1995 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 1995 Lexus GS300 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 Lexus GS300 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Lexus GS300 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Lexus GS300 get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Lexus GS300 (GS 300, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 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 1995 Lexus GS300 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 162,544 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 254,500 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 27, 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.