2003 LEXUS GS300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 LEXUS GS300
The 2003 LEXUS GS300 has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), Tires (3 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 LEXUS GS300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 LEXUS GS300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 LEXUS GS300
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 LEXUS GS300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.
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 REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.
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 REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 214,000.
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.
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
Safety Rating for the 2003 LEXUS GS300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 LEXUS GS300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 LEXUS GS300
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 LEXUS GS300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS300
- 1998 LEXUS GS300 — 91 complaints
- 1999 LEXUS GS300 — 56 complaints
- 2000 LEXUS GS300 — 45 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS GS300 — 21 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS GS300 — 15 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS GS300 (current)
- 2004 LEXUS GS300 — 6 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS GS300 — 2 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS GS300 — 164 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS GS300 — 0 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