2002 Lexus GS300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS300 years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus GS300. That ranks 6th out of 17 GS300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints, 38%), typically at around 23,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 38% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 15% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Lexus GS300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Lexus GS300.
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.
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…
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
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 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 GS300 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 GS300 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 GS300 | 38 | 0 |
| 1998 GS300 | 60 | 1 |
| 1997 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 GS300 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 GS300 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus GS300?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, tires, air bags problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Lexus GS300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.