2000 Lexus GS300 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Lexus GS300, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Regarding my 2000 gs 300 Lexus. Brake, ABS, vsc, vsc off lights along with loud alarm displayed. Also has had an annoying on and off chirping noise before this alarm sounded. The breaks appear to be working without any problems. The chirping noise is heard on the drivers side and doesn't seem to matter whether car is moving or driving and sometimes is not heard at all and the car drives fine without any mechanical problems. But when the brake light came on it was accompanied with a shrill alarm that sounded for about 10 minutes and went off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10556126, filed 2013-12, 114,000 miles“While making a turn from a stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer applied the brakes but the vehicle had extended stopping distance. The dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10064845, filed 2004-03, 13,000 miles“The vehicles brake pads were at 8% but the brakes were making a grinding noise. The dealership indicated that this was caused by a brake/rotor failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10017704, filed 2003-04, 35,000 miles“Vehicle purchased used from jm Lexus with 9,800 miles. Within the first 4 months of ownership the vehicle was taken to the dealership 5 times to rectify a front end vibration at highway speeds. During the five visits the vehicle had the tires rebalanced, front brake rotors resurfaced, alignment, new tires installed, realignment, recalibration of the steering rack, tires removed and rebalanced and new brake rotors installed.”
NHTSA complaint #760711, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10205319Feb 21, 2013Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10133849Feb 21, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 17% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 2 | 12% |
| 2000 | 7 | 20% |
| 1999 | 10 | 26% |
| 1998 | 7 | 12% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
| 1994 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2000 Lexus GS300
14 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Lexus GS300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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