1995 LEXUS GS300

1 recalls — 12 complaints

99V125000 May 19, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS.
2,737 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT2
SUSPENSION2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM1
SUSPENSION Nov 12, 2017
Incident date: Nov 11, 2017
AS I PULLED UP AND MADE A LEFT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT MY PARENT'S HOUSE, I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THE CAR DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND COULD NOT BE MOVED AND SO IT DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RESIDENTIAL STREET. I CAME OUT AND FOUND THAT IT WAS MY LOWER BALL JOINT AND IT HAD BROKE OFF THE ROD WAS ACT... Read more
SUSPENSION Jan 27, 2012
Incident date: Jan 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, HE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. AFTER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS DETAC... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Sep 2, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SPINS AND CAN BE PUSHED BACK ONTO THE WHEEL BASE. THE MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON THE LEFT AND WAS ALSO ABLE TO DO THIS. THE BALL JOINT AND THE BEARINGS ON THE VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WIT... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Oct 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 11, 2005
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS. WHILE DRIVING ONE COULD HEAR A RATTLING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS ISSUED BUT THIS VEHICLE BUT VIN IS NOT INCL... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Oct 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 11, 2005
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS. WHILE DRIVING ONE COULD HEAR A RATTLING NOISE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS ISSUED BUT THIS VEHICLE BUT VIN IS NOT INCL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 15, 2003
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE PRESSED THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE. *NLM PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED FLOOR MAT WAS OVER PEDAL.*TS
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 25, 2002
VHEICLE WAS LEFT IN DRIVE AND WAS TURNED OFF WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAT ONE TIME. CIGARETTE LIGHTER CAN BURN OUT A FUSE IF USED TOO MANY TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Apr 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 25, 2002
VHEICLE WAS LEFT IN DRIVE AND WAS TURNED OFF WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAT ONE TIME. CIGARETTE LIGHTER CAN BURN OUT A FUSE IF USED TOO MANY TIMES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Aug 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 27, 1998
ALTERNATOR FAILED AND OWNER WAS TRAPPED IN VEHICLE BECAUSE THE POWER DOORS AND WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND BROKE A WINDOW TO FREE THE TRAPPED OWNER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY May 27, 1998
BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND LOCK ME INSIDE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH May 27, 1998
BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND LOCK ME INSIDE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 15, 1997
Incident date: Oct 26, 1997
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY RESISTED, WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, ONCECAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO AIR BORN OVER A CURVE, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURY. *AK
Crash 1 injured

LEXUS GS300 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS GS300 across all model years (1993–2019).

17 Total Recalls
448 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
52 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

LEXUS GS300 — Year by Year

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