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1995 Lexus GS300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1995 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 complaints94 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage209kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Lexus GS300 has problems

9 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
Suspension40
Electrical system30
Equipment10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Vehicle speed control11

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

1 recall

1995 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 99V-125 · May 19, 1999 · 2,737 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

1995 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

1995 Lexus GS300 safety ratings

1995 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.

AS I PULLED UP AND MADE A LEFT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT MY PARENT'S HOUSE, I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THE CAR DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND COULD NOT BE MOVED AND SO IT DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RESIDENTIAL STREET. I CAME OUT AND FOUND THAT IT WAS MY LOWER BALL JOINT AND IT HAD BROKE OFF THE ROD WAS…
Complaint 11045453 · Nov 12, 2017 · 254,500 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, HE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. AFTER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS…
Complaint 10445563 · Jan 27, 2012 · 162,544 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SPINS AND CAN BE PUSHED BACK ONTO THE WHEEL BASE. THE MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE ON THE LEFT AND WAS ALSO ABLE TO DO THIS. THE BALL JOINT AND THE BEARINGS ON THE VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT SPOKE…
Complaint 10353545 · Sep 2, 2010

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