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2000 Lexus GS300 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus GS300, most often about the speed control (40% of complaints, typically around 98,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about GS300 model year since 2000.

Complaints35
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported2
Injuries reported2

Most common 2000 Lexus GS300 problems

  1. Speed control

    14 complaints · 40%

    Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    The contact owns a 2000 Lexus GS300. While driving at 5 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning. In order to stop the acceleration the contact had to shift the vehicle into park. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 98,000 miles
    Unintended acceleration without pressing accelerator. Has occurred previously. Car is a 2000 Lexus gs 300 with 107,000 miles. Floor mats were not the cause. Put car in neutral, it raced to red line and went back to idle.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 107,000 miles

  2. Suspension

    7 complaints · 20%

    Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.

    Tl contact owns a 2000 Lexus GS300. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the front passenger side wheel collapsed and caused the driver to pull over to the side of the road. The driver was uninjured. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed that the wheel was facing the engine. The passenger side fender and cable were…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 115,000 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. There are several life threatening incidents that have taken place so far…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 122,888 miles

  3. Brakes

    7 complaints · 20%

    Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.

    Regarding my 2000 gs 300 Lexus. Brake, ABS, vsc, vsc off lights along with loud alarm displayed. Also has had an annoying on and off chirping noise before this alarm sounded. The breaks appear to be working without any problems. The chirping noise is heard on the drivers side and doesn't seem to matter whether car is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 114,000 miles
    The vehicles brake pads were at 8% but the brakes were making a grinding noise. The dealership indicated that this was caused by a brake/rotor failure.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2003, at 35,000 miles

  4. Electrical

    4 complaints · 11%

    Lexus issue to abc news on january 29, 2010. I owned a Lexus gs not too long ago that had a sudden acceleration problem. Lexus did everything to correct the problem....but they just had no fix for it. It was not a petal problem.....it was in the electronic acceleration control unit. How did I know this.....after I got…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 2,000 miles
    I have Lexus GS300. The car were stalled in the middle of the highway. I towed the car to Lexus. They told me it is not mechanical problem. One of the electronic sensor were malfunction. It seems the Lexus sense is not reliable and caused the car to stall in the middle of the highway.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 62,000 miles

  5. Engine

    4 complaints · 11%

    While accelerating from a stop vehicle first hesitated then jerked forward before accelerating. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 30,100 miles
    At 60,000 miles, engine/oil light came on; dealer says that engne needs replaced due to oil "sludge" @ cost of $15,000 to repair. Lexus/toyota refuses to pay even though it is still under warranty bcause I cannot supply maintenance records. Toyota has extended warranty on these engines to 8-years bu t will not honor…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 60,000 miles

  6. Air bags

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: frontal.

    I was struck by a vehicle traveling approx 35-40 MPH at the front passenger side. The door was caved in and my side airbags did not deploy.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2003, at 80,900 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Lexus GS300 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 Lexus GS300

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus GS300?
By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (14 complaints, typically around 98,000 miles); suspension (7 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles); brakes (7 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus GS300 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Lexus GS300. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Lexus GS300?
It is the 2nd most complained-about GS300 model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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