Lexus Gs300 1994
Model Gs300 made in 1994 by Lexus got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, steering and structure. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1994
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/23 | Premium | $ 1065 | 5 | 930906 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
95V072000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 09/01/1992 to 05/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 27604 | 04/28/1995 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/03/1995 | 04/14/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The spherical portions of certain lower ball joints had finished surfaces that were not smooth causing friction with the surface of the ball joint cap. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can lead to separation of the balljoint increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the lower ball joints on the affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact toyota 1-800-255-3987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SEAT BELTS | |||||
BO00501 | 03/23/2001 | 619119 | Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
STEERING | |||||
ST010101 | 02/16/2001 | 619796 | Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
AX00101 | 03/09/2001 | 619113 | Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
SUSPENSION | |||||
01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
01/11/2002 | |||
Consumer started vehicle, dashboard became illuminated, and vehicle lost all electrical power. consumer was trapped inside vehicle. dealer has been contacted, please provide further details.*ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
02/05/2011 | 177800 | ||
Sudden acceleration. i was driving it on us-101 westbound before kanan road exit (~4 miles before destination exit), slowed down and changed one lane to most right lane. the car suddenly accelerated out of control. i applied brakes immediately. the car turned to left, might spin counterclockwise and traveled from most right lane to most left lane. finally i got it stopped in most left lane, after its rear hit freeway center divider. it was in opposite traffic direction. fortunately, no other vehicle was hit. the car has severe damages in rear bumper, trunk, 2 rear side body, right front wheel/tire and some damage on right side body. it's non-drivable, though engine can still be started. on 02/06/11, i went back passing by the scene. the trace of black tire rubber (due to braking) is clearly seen from most right lane to most left lane. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
When applying the brakes the car slowed down and there was smoke coming from the wheels. dealer has seen twice, and can't find problem. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
11/29/2002 | 214600 | 1 | 04/14/1995 |
Lower left front ball joint failed, and wheel fell on its side, dropping the front end of the car to the pavement. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
02/05/2011 | 177800 | 1 | |
Sudden acceleration. i was driving it on us-101 westbound before kanan road exit (~4 miles before destination exit), slowed down and changed one lane to most right lane. the car suddenly accelerated out of control. i applied brakes immediately. the car turned to left, might spin counterclockwise and traveled from most right lane to most left lane. finally i got it stopped in most left lane, after its rear hit freeway center divider. it was in opposite traffic direction. fortunately, no other vehicle was hit. the car has severe damage in rear bumper, trunk, 2 rear side body, right front wheel/tire and some damage on right side body. it's non-drivable, though engine can still be started. on 02/06/11, i went back passing by the scene. the trace of black tire rubber (due to braking) is clearly seen from most right lane to most left lane. |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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CA | EL MONTE | LONGO LEXUS |