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2002 Lexus GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Lexus GS, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage223kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Lexus GS has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Lexus GS recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other GS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GS owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CAR IS HESITANT TO SPEED OFF. POWER TO END DIES DOWN AND PICKS UP CONSTANTLY. CAR WILL SPEED UP AND SLOW UP DOWN ON ITS OWN. ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON NO MATTER THE WORK THAT IS DOWN. VPN LIGHT OFF. *TR
Complaint 10610208 · Jul 13, 2014 · 223,000 miles

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