2000 Lexus GS400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS400 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus GS400. That ranks 3rd out of 4 GS400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 65,867 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Lexus GS400 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 | 3 | 38% | 65,867 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 100,834 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Lexus GS400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Lexus GS400.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended engine speed increase/sa (DP03003) — opened Jul 17, 2003, closed Sep 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the highway my car suddenly stop with no apparent reason at all. I tried to accelerate but it did not responded, eventhough the engine was running perfectly. Everything was working but the accelerator. When taken to the lexus dealer they told me the problem was with the electronic…
On july 2 ,2009, my wife struck another car broadside with our 2000 lexus gs400. The point of impact on the lexus was with the left front portion (headlight area) of the front. She was traveling approximately 35 mph, and did not have time to brake. The impact, and seatbelt, cause a moderate sized…
I was traveling with my father, ming suen on i-95 south bound near i-15 inter-change in my 2000 lexus gs400(30900 miles). The accelerator got stucked(not by carpet or floor mat) mechnically, and my car downshifted itself and went into full power acceleration at the engine speed of over 5000 rpm. I…
When applying brakes consumer hit accelerator at the same time. There is not enough distance between brake pedal and accelerator. Contacted manufacturer, and gave a report, manufacturer will send it to engineer. *ak
The tire had an undisclosed defect that caused a split on the inside of the left front tire, the dealer said this occured because the vehicle was misaligned the consumer believes the tires are defective because all four tires show similar inside wear (bridgestone protenza re 030 235/45z417). Nlm
Other Lexus GS400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 GS400 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 GS400 | 31 | 1 |
| 1997 GS400 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Lexus GS400?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, tires, air bags problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Lexus GS400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Lexus GS400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS400 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.