2003 Lexus GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS years
- Not enough data 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Lexus GS. That ranks 7th out of 24 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 158,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Lexus GS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
car stalls when trying to accelerate like its going to turn off...The Wheel alighnment is not correct.Doors will not lock Bad lighting i cant see because front lights are doll
Acceleration pedal problem. Car fails to respond to acceleration pedal sometimes while in motion. Car can stop moving in traffic or during turns (especially left turns). This is very dangerous and life threatening. Although pedal sensor was changed given the error code, the car still show the same…
When backing into a parking space with my foot on the brake, the rpms surged causing speed to increase suddenly. I place the car in neutral and the rpms continued to surge for about three seconds and then returned to normal. While waiting at a traffic signal, with my foot on the brake, the rpms…
I own a 2003 lexus gs and all four rims are chrome and have become a safety hazard according to where we have our service. I own another lexus auto and my rims are in good shape . I have never experience rims chrome plate pealing causing newer tires to lose air before. I was interested to find out…
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 GS | 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 2003 Lexus GS?
Owners most often report engine, power train, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lexus GS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.