2004 Lexus GS300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS300 years
- Not enough data 9th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Lexus GS300. That ranks 9th out of 17 GS300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 40,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 2 | 33% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 142,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Lexus GS300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
I was driving my vehicle home when the brake light and the vcs on and off light came on and an alarm type noise started,as i pulled into my parking space i found i had no brakes at all, including my emergency brake. I had to let my car hit the parking curb to stop it, and throw my car into park…
Passenger seat belt is locked and cannot be used. I read on repair pal that this was a recall on 4-21-2006, however it is not coming up as a recall. I need it fixed and was hoping to have it done as a recall so i am not financially responsible. Limited income and i have a child that needs to occupy…
2004 lexus gs300 *gr the consumer stated her granddaughter was driving the vehicle. The consumer wondered how such an expensive vehicle could be totaled while driving at a low speed. The consumer wondered if sudden acceleration played a part in the accident.
2004 lexus gs 300 has repeated problems with accelerator when pulling out from a stop or attempting to increase speed. After pushing on pedal the car begins to move then stops accelerating. Then surges as pedal continues to be pressed down. I have reported the problem several times to dealership…
I had my gas pedal stick twice on my lexus gs 300 year 2004. The first time i didn't know what was going on. I was in my driveway when it happen and i put my foot on the brake and shifted into nuetral. The second time it happened i noticed the factory floor mat was jammed into the gas pedal. Both…
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 | 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 GS300 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 GS300 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus GS300?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, seat belts, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Lexus GS300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.