2004 Lexus Gs300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Gs300 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (51)
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
2015-10-16 · Service Brakes · 118,000 mi“i was driving my vehicle home when the brake light and the vcs on and off light came on and an alarm type noise started,as i pulled into my parking space i found i had no brakes at all, including my emergency brake. i had to let my car hit the parking curb to stop it, and throw my car into park. had this happened seconds before coming down the mai…”
2015-06-03 · Seat Belts · 142,400 mi“passenger seat belt is locked and cannot be used. i read on repair pal that this was a recall on 4-21-2006, however it is not coming up as a recall. i need it fixed and was hoping to have it done as a recall so i am not financially responsible. limited income and i have a child that needs to occupy that seat. advise please. …”
2010-04-06 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“2004 lexus gs300 *gr the consumer stated her granddaughter was driving the vehicle. the consumer wondered how such an expensive vehicle could be totaled while driving at a low speed. the consumer wondered if sudden acceleration played a part in the accident. …”
2010-03-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 6,000 mi“2004 lexus gs 300 has repeated problems with accelerator when pulling out from a stop or attempting to increase speed. after pushing on pedal the car begins to move then stops accelerating. then surges as pedal continues to be pressed down. i have reported the problem several times to dealership only to be told that toyota is aware of the problem b…”
2010-02-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 75,000 mi“i had my gas pedal stick twice on my lexus gs 300 year 2004. the first time i didn't know what was going on. i was in my driveway when it happen and i put my foot on the brake and shifted into nuetral. the second time it happened i noticed the factory floor mat was jammed into the gas pedal. both times i was able to apply the brakes to hold the…”
2009-02-24 · Structure:body“hello i was on the 10 freeway west and there was a truck that had parts flying off and my car was damaged. i took the license plate # down . the trucking co was areolla trucking company. i want justice served but i can't find the trucking co on the internet and i can't look up the license plate # for free. please help me. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.