2001 LEXUS GS300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 LEXUS GS300
The 2001 LEXUS GS300 has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (3 complaints), Steering (3 complaints), and Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 LEXUS GS300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 LEXUS GS300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 LEXUS GS300
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 LEXUS GS300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EMC WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE EMC WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
DOOR LOCKS ACTUATOR FAILURE ON PASSENGER FRONT, PASSENGER REAR. UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS MANUALLY OR REMOTELY VIA KEY FOB.
EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING EXHAUST FUME INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM EXHAUST FLANGES FROM THE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.
THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER THE CARE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED EITHER WAYS. IT GETS A LITTLE BIT DIFFICULT TO TURN SOMETIMES. I HAVE CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS OKAY AS PRESCRIBED. I HAVE JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HIS VEHICLE TOYOTA IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN SOME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2001 LEXUS GS300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 LEXUS GS300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 LEXUS GS300
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 LEXUS GS300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
AU00101 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF PROBLEMS REGARDING THE MARK LEVINSON SOUND SYSTEM. *SLC
SS00401 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES THE CUSTOMIZE FEATURE OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. *JB
SS00301 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FLASH REPROGRAMMING ERROR MESSAGE. *SLC
SS00101 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCESS. *TT
NV00401 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SHIFT LEVER BEZEL NOISE. *SLC
NV00201 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MIRROR WIND NOISE REDUCTION. *SLC
SU00200 — SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (16
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 LEXUS GS300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS300
- 1996 LEXUS GS300 — 2 complaints
- 1997 LEXUS GS300 — 0 complaints
- 1998 LEXUS GS300 — 91 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS GS300 — 56 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS GS300 — 45 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS GS300 (current)
- 2002 LEXUS GS300 — 15 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS GS300 — 16 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS GS300 — 6 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS GS300 — 2 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS GS300 — 164 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