CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Lexus GS300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (5 reports).
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13Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2002 Lexus GS300 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Lexus GS300.
Most common 2002 Lexus GS300 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT FEED BROKEN LOOSE.
GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRE: INNER SIDEWALL BLOWOUT WHILE PARKED. NO EXTERNAL CAUSE. TIRE IS 80,000 MILE TIRE WARRANTY, WITH 40,000 MILES USED AND HAS 6/32 TREAD DEPTH REMAINING. MAY BE A STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DEFECT. *TR
SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER TURNING A CORNER. I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN A CORNER TO APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH AND AFTER NEGOTIATING THE TURN ACCELERATED MODERATELY TO ABOUT 20-25 MPH. AT THAT INSTANT THE MOTOR STARTED TO RACE. THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY IN A FEW SECONDS TO APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND GOT THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN TO 20-25 MPH. WHEN THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED THE ENGINE STARTED TO RACE AGAIN AT AN ACCELERATING RATE. I THE DECIDED TO ABORT THE ACCELERATION AND STOP THE CAR THIS TIME BY THROWING THE SHIFT INTO "PARK." WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO DO THAT THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT WENT ONLY AS FAR AS NEUTRAL. I QUICKLY REALIZED THAT BEING IN NEUTRAL WAS OK AND APPLIED THE BRAKE
UNCONTROLLED EXCESSIVE ENGINE SPEED UP THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES ON TWO OCCASIONS THERE WAS HIGH WIND FROM LEFT TO RIGHT IN COLD WEATHER. I WONDER IF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL WAS FOOLED. WHEN I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME IT MUST BE THAT I WAS NOT USED TO A ELECTRONIC GAS PEDAL!!! *TR
LOWER BALL JOINTS ON LEXUS GS300 ARE VERY WEAK AND SUBJECT TO BREAK AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE CAR. *TR
2002 Lexus GS300 questions
Does the 2002 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Lexus GS300 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus GS300?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (5), Tires (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.
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