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Lexus GS300Model year report

2003 Lexus GS300 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Lexus GS300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2003 Lexus GS300. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires (3) and brakes (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 51 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “While stopping the vehicle sometimes the brake distance is extended as the car is slow to stop. On a regular bases the vehicle brake pedal sticks to the floor while stopped at a light, I then have to pull the pedal up with my left foot to begin acceleration. When approaching slower traffic as the traffic resumes at regular speeds the brake pedal sticks and continues stopping the car.”

NHTSA complaint #10305865, filed 2010-02, 80,000 miles

Tires: “Dot pj8n grand spirit touring hr 225x55x16 tires [4] failed on the inside wall two inches from the rim. Lucky to be alive. Problem from injection molding of tire at factory. Have pictures to show if needed. No recall yet! Two thousand miles on tires. Brand new condition. Inside walls crumbled, and lost air presser. No warranty implied. Had to buy 4 new tires. Very upset!”

NHTSA complaint #10262490, filed 2009-03, 70,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2003 Lexus GS300. When the vehicle was started, the engine made an unusual revving noise. In addition, three unknown warning indicators illuminated and did not turn off. Also, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the pedal stiffened, which made it difficult to make a complete stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 214,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11230207, filed 2019-07, 214,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,270 and 80,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Lexus GS300 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 51 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 51 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200612475,2502—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2004696,5000———Not enough data
20031264,0000———Not enough data
20021321,5000———Not enough data
200117107,2500———Stable
20003591,7000—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19993898,0990——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199860123,5001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19959162,5441—18—Not enough data
19946196,2001—18—Not enough data
19937195,0001—18—Not enough data

All Lexus GS300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Lexus GS300 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2003 Lexus GS300 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Lexus GS300 is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by tires with 3.

Has the 2003 Lexus GS300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Lexus GS300 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,270 and 80,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.