2001 Lexus GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS years
- Not enough data 10th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Lexus GS. That ranks 10th out of 24 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Lexus GS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | 10 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 61,539 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Lexus GS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Lexus GS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Steering went out. *tr
Lower ball joint came apart or lose. *jb
I own a 2001 lexus gs300. I bought it new. My complaint is about the design of the trunk lid. Every time you open it, it will not stay up in a wind or when parked on a hill. It has come down on my head more times than i can count. The last time was today in a wind. It cut my head. I have talked to…
Other Lexus GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 GS | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 GS | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 GS | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 GS | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 GS | 25 | 2 |
| 2006 GS | 44 | 6 |
| 2005 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 GS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Lexus GS?
Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Lexus GS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Lexus GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.