1996 LEXUS GS300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 LEXUS GS300
The 1996 LEXUS GS300 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 LEXUS GS300
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 LEXUS GS300, potentially affecting up to 2,737 vehicles.
Recall 99V125000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 2,737 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 LEXUS GS300
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 LEXUS GS300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION HITTING A TREE, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *YC
HALOGEN HEADLAMPS ONLY SHINE DOWNWARD AND ARE NOT EFFECTIVE IN THE DARK RURAL ROADS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 LEXUS GS300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 LEXUS GS300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 LEXUS GS300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 LEXUS GS300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS300
- 1993 LEXUS GS300 — 7 complaints
- 1994 LEXUS GS300 — 7 complaints
- 1995 LEXUS GS300 — 12 complaints
- 1996 LEXUS GS300 (current)
- 1997 LEXUS GS300 — 0 complaints
- 1998 LEXUS GS300 — 91 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS GS300 — 56 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS GS300 — 45 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS GS300 — 21 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints