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Lexus GS300Model year report

2000 Lexus GS300 Problems

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
91,700miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Lexus GS300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2000 Lexus GS300. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 14 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and suspension (7). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,700 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 35 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “Twice in the same day our 2000 Lexus GS300 experienced acceleration problems similar to those now involved in the international investigation of toyota products. The acceleration began as the vehicle was stopped. I had to push the brake with great force to keep the vehicle from moving forward. When I placed the car in neutral, the revving of the engine stopped. The floor mat on the driver's side had not been moved and was not interfering with the gas pedal. …”

NHTSA complaint #10303360, filed 2010-01, 75,000 miles

Brakes: “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”

NHTSA complaint #10908434, filed 2016-09, 136,500 miles

Suspension: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10217348, filed 2008-02, 96,000 miles

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10307943, filed 2010-02, 62,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

18% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,000 and 122,888 miles.

5%0–105%10–259%25–509%50–7532%75–10032%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 91,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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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 2000 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/GS 400 RWD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed automatic172319$4,350
GS 300/GS 400 RWD4.0L 8-cyl5-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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Lexus GS300 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 35 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 35 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 2000 Lexus GS300 have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2000 Lexus GS300 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Lexus GS300 is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 14 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2000 Lexus GS300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Lexus GS300 get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Lexus GS300 (GS 300/GS 400, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Lexus GS300 reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,700 miles and the middle half falls between 62,000 and 122,888 miles; 18% 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. 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.