Lexus Gs300 1995

Model Gs300 made in 1995 by Lexus got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, steering and structure. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 3.0l engine.

Model 1995

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.0L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/23/2019/30/23Premium$ 10125950626

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
99V125000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 07/24/1995 to 04/15/1997V (Vehicle)273706/21/1999MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/19/199905/21/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. separation of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle arms could occur.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the lower ball joints.
NotesOwner notification began june 21, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEAT BELTS
BO0050103/23/2001619119Subject regarding new seat belt tongue plate stopper service parts. *tt05/15/2001
STEERING
ST01010102/16/2001619796Subject regarding steering wheelnut service specification. *tt07/02/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
AX0010103/09/2001619113Subject regarding retro-fit internal trunk release kits. *tt05/14/2001
SUSPENSION
0120210/11/200210000251Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt02/20/2003
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PG0019702/28/199752028Publication correction information. *jd07/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
08/27/1998202/16/1996
 Alternator failed and owner was trapped in vehicle because the power doors and windows would not operate. the fire department was called and broke a window to free the trapped owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
02/16/1996
 Battery failed several times. door locks failed and lock me inside.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
02/25/2002
 Vheicle was left in drive and was turned off with key out of ignition. this has happened more that one time. cigarette lighter can burn out a fuse if used too many times. manufacturer was notified.*ak
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
02/25/2002
 Vheicle was left in drive and was turned off with key out of ignition. this has happened more that one time. cigarette lighter can burn out a fuse if used too many times. manufacturer was notified.*ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
02/16/1996
 Battery failed several times. door locks failed and lock me inside.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
10/26/1997302/04/1995
 When the brakes are applied they resisted, would not stop vehicle, oncecausing the vehicle to go air born over a curve, resulting in a crash/injury. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
08/28/2010
 Tl-the contact owns a 1995 lexus gs300. the contact stated that the front driver side wheel spins and can be pushed back onto the wheel base. the mechanic placed the vehicle on the left and was able to do this. the ball joint and the bearings on the vehicle are bad. the contact spoke with the manufacturer about recall campaign number 99v125000, which deals with the suspension, control arm and lower ball joint, and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle has a new motor so the mileage was not available.rl
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
10/11/2005101/01/1996
 Dt: contact owns a 1995 lexus. while driving one could hear a rattling noise. vehicle was taken to the dealership. the contact was told that the front lower control arms and the ball joints needed to be replaced. a recall on this particular vehicle was issued but this vehicle but vin is not included in the recall due to vin. the cost to repair the vehicle will be $2000. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
10/11/2005101/01/1996
 Dt: contact owns a 1995 lexus. while driving one could hear a rattling noise. vehicle was taken to the dealership. the contact was told that the front lower control arms and the ball joints needed to be replaced. a recall on this particular vehicle was issued but this vehicle but vin is not included in the recall due to vin. the cost to repair the vehicle will be $2000. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/15/2003800001
 When the brakes were pressed the vehicle would accelerate. *nlm problem was corrected floor mat was over pedal.*ts