2001 Lexus GS300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 18%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Lexus GS300, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“My complaint is on the use of the cruise control device and the hidden dangers of it's usage, especially on slick/poor road surfaces. If used and the resume button is engaged the car attempts to accelerate to the set speed while the tires have no traction on the road, causing the car to spin out of control, a series of 360's. This is a very serious unpredictable situation no matter what your experience is as a driver. We can save lives if a warning was in full view in all vehicles, similiar to the airbag and seatbelt warnings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110101, filed 2005-02“The contact owns a 2001 Lexus GS300. While driving 65 MPH the accelerator pedal caused the vehicle to surge and increase the speed to 85 MPH. The contact had to apply both feet on the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the accelerator pedal replaced and the dealer refused to replace the accelerator at the contacts request. The contact took the vehicle to an independant mechanic to have the accelerator pedal replaced and it was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10312249, filed 2010-02, 93,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10045639Jul 10, 2012Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12 | 10% |
| 2004 | 2 | 33% |
| 2003 | 4 | 33% |
| 2002 | 5 | 38% |
| 2001 | 3 | 18% |
| 2000 | 14 | 40% |
| 1999 | 12 | 32% |
| 1998 | 25 | 42% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2001 Lexus GS300
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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