2002 Lexus Gs300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (60)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Steering 2020-06-23 · L-SB-0174-08 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: obsolete notice june 23, 2020: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0023-20.
Wheels 2020-06-23 · L-SB-0023-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. st004-01, su001-08, and l-sb-0174-08. the aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before
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What owners report
2015-05-21 · Seat Belts“driver side seat belt feed broken loose.…”
2013-11-13 · Wheels · 105,000 mi“goodyear assurance tire: inner sidewall blowout while parked. no external cause. tire is 80,000 mile tire warranty, with 40,000 miles used and has 6/32 tread depth remaining. may be a structural engineering defect. *tr…”
2010-03-17 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 5,000 mi“sudden acceleration after turning a corner. i slowed down to turn a corner to approximately 10-15 mph and after negotiating the turn accelerated moderately to about 20-25 mph. at that instant the motor started to race. the car accelerated rapidly in a few seconds to approximately 35-40 mph. i applied the brakes and got the car to slow down to…”
2010-02-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 40,000 mi“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!!! *tr…”
2009-01-10 · Suspension:front · 65,000 mi“lower ball joints on lexus gs300 are very weak and subject to break and cause serious injury or damage to the car. *tr…”
2004-12-21 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 20,000 mi“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. *ak…”
2004-07-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 12,000 mi“when depressing the brakes the steering wheel and brake pedal pulsated and the vehicle shook. the faulty brakes caused extended stopping distance. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the technician determined that the front rotors were warped. *ak *nm…”
2004-04-19 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal“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. *ak…”
2004-04-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 23,000 mi“when pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would intermittently lurch forward. the dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak *sc *jb…”
2004-03-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“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. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.