2000 Lexus GS300 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Lexus GS300, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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.
“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“Tire became completely unattached and jammed against right front quarter panel causing body damage. Going only doing 30 MPH at the time. Thank god I had just exited the interstate and no one hit me. Car in shop right now with estimated damage of $500 (excluding body damage).”
NHTSA complaint #10259348, filed 2009-02, 165,000 miles“The lower ball joint is making squeaking noises. This is a common issue faced by owners of Lexus GS300 manufactured between 1998-2002. There might be a manufacturing defect or improper lubrication causing the ball joint to break. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671736, filed 2015-01, 122,888 miles“Front right lower ball joint complete failure leading to wheel/tire barely hanging on vehicle. All this happening going 45-50 MPH on outer road/highway entrance ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #10217610, filed 2008-02, 87,400 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 2002-04Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Lexus GS300
14 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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