1996 Lexus GS300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS300 years
- Not enough data 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Lexus GS300. That ranks 10th out of 17 GS300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Lexus GS300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Lexus GS300 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. Separation of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle arms could occur.
Risk: This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.
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.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration hitting a tree, resulting in injuries. *yc
Halogen headlamps only shine downward and are not effective in the dark rural roads. *ak
Other Lexus GS300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 GS300 | 124 | 2 |
| 2005 GS300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 GS300 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 GS300 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 GS300 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 GS300 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 GS300 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 GS300 | 38 | 0 |
| 1998 GS300 | 60 | 1 |
| 1997 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 GS300 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Lexus GS300?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Lexus GS300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Lexus GS300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS300 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.