2003 Lexus Gs300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Tires (3) · Structure:body:hood (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (52)
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
2019-07-08 · Service Brakes · 214,000 mi“tl* 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 repai…”
2015-12-02 · Structure:body:hood · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. while the hood was open, it suddenly fell down on its own. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 80,000.…”
2014-12-03 · Air Bags“letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 2003 gs300 lexus airbag. *smd the consumer wanted to know if the air bags were safe. *jb…”
2013-07-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 89,000 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. the contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated, causing him to crash into another vehicle. there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. the contact also stated that as a mechanic test drove t…”
2010-04-28 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 58,000 mi“door lock actuator failure making the door not lock and/or not open. *tr…”
2010-02-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 28,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. while driving his vehicle approximately 5 mph into a parking space with his foot on the brake pedal it suddenly accelerated, crashed into a parking sign and a fire hydrant. the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a tree. he sustained an injury to his right shoulder and knee. the boynton beach sherif…”
2010-02-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 80,000 mi“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 st…”
2009-03-19 · Tires · 70,000 mi“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 …”
2004-10-12 · Power Train · 4,000 mi“when the consumer attempted to accelerated, the vehicle would hesitate. please provide additional details. *jb…”
2004-09-24 · Tires · 13,270 mi“passenger side back tire blew up on pa81 at speed of 60 mph.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.