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1994 Lexus GS300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1994 Lexus GS300, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage189kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 1, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Lexus GS300 has problems

6 complaints 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
Suspension20
Vehicle speed control21
Electrical system10
Engine10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

1994 Lexus GS300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 95V-072 · Apr 3, 1995 · 27,604 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALLJOINT INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other GS300 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 GS300 median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'13'14'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Lexus GS300 safety ratings

1994 Lexus GS 300 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What GS300 owners report

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

VEHICLE STARTED LEANING CLOSURE TO THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE. THOUGHT IT WAS THE BRAKES HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND IT WAS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, THE BALL JOINTS, THE STEEL WHEEL WAS DAMAGED BECAUSE OF THE LOWER CONTROL AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT AFFECT THE SUSPENSION OF A VEHICLE. OVER THE VEHICLE IS…
Complaint 10661423 · Dec 1, 2014 · 163,000 miles

Own a 1994 GS300?

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