2002 Lexus GS300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Lexus GS300, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 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.
“Uncontrolled excessive engine speed up this has happened a few times on two occasions there was high wind from left to right in cold weather. I wonder if the electronic control was fooled. When I complained to the dealer they told me it must be that I was not used to a electronic gas pedal!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10313099, filed 2010-02, 40,000 miles“Vehicle experienced hesitation while driving to the intersection, and vehicle will not go forward with any power. Consumer pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle will not move with any force. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but received no assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10105160, filed 2004-12, 20,000 miles“While driving 30 MPH vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer applied the brakes and vehicle jerked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10067419, filed 2004-04“When driving at low speeds vehicle surged forward. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063520, filed 2004-03Related 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 2002 Lexus GS300
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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