Lexus GS400 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Lexus GS400, across 4 model years (1997–2000). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (31). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.
Lexus GS400 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No GS400 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 GS400: 31 complaints, 1 recall
- 1999 GS400: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 GS400: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus GS400 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 3 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus GS400 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 GS400 | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1999 GS400 | 17 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1998 GS400 | 31 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 GS400 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus GS400 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (31), 1999 (17), 2000 (8). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus GS400?
Vehicle Speed Control, with 14 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus GS400 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.