1994 Lexus GS300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Lexus GS300 recalls

Most common 1994 Lexus GS300 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Electrical System	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2014-12-01, Suspension
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 NO LONGER DRIVEABLE. *JS

2014-11-18, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 278,000.

2011-02-07, Vehicle Speed Control
SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I WAS DRIVING IT ON US-101 WESTBOUND BEFORE KANAN ROAD EXIT (~4 MILES BEFORE DESTINATION EXIT), SLOWED DOWN AND CHANGED ONE LANE TO MOST RIGHT LANE. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. I APPLIED THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR TURNED TO THE LEFT, MADE A SPIN COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND TRAVELED FROM MOST OF THE RIGHT LANE TO MOST OF THE LEFT LANE. FINALLY, I GOT IT STOPPED IN THE LEFT LANE, AFTER ITS REAR HIT THE FREEWAY CENTER DIVIDER. IT WAS IN THE OPPOSITE TRAFFIC DIRECTION. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS HIT. THE CAR HAS SEVERE DAMAGE IN THE REAR BUMPER, TRUNK, 2 REAR SIDE BODY, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL/TIRE AND SOME DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BODY. IT'S NON-DRIVABLE,

2004-12-13, Suspension
LOWER LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED, AND WHEEL FELL ON ITS SIDE, DROPPING THE FRONT END OF THE CAR TO THE PAVEMENT.

2002-01-31, Electrical System
CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE, DASHBOARD BECAME ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. CONSUMER WAS TRAPPED INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

1994 Lexus GS300 questions

Does the 1994 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1994 Lexus GS300: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Lexus GS300?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Lexus GS300 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.