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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2001 Lexus GS300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
18%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
145,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Lexus GS300, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,500 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.

“The problem with this car has been happening for a while, but I put in today's date because it doesn't let you leave it blank. Whenever I have to go up a ramp or overpass,if I have to wait on the incline part due to traffic or a redlight, after being on the brake for a few minutes when you take your foot off to go forward the car always rolls backwards and when you step on the gas a little to go forward as not to roll back the car doesn't go smoothly it surges and you have be in control of the brake or you'll roll back and have an accident or surge too far forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #10383477, filed 2011-02

“The contact owns a 2001 Lexus GS300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vsc and check engine sensor indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the emc was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 170,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11278609, filed 2019-11, 170,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Lexus GS300. The contact noticed that the vehicle was losing power and made a loud noise when the gears were shifted. The vehicle was towed to a transmission specialist who stated that the transmission had some type of internal failure. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint. The dealer also stated that there was a failure within the transmission. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 121,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10368368, filed 2010-11, 121,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20061310%
2003217%
200218%
2001318%
199938%
199823%

Other parts of the 2001 Lexus GS300

Steering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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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