Lexus Gs300 1996
Model Gs300 made in 1996 by Lexus got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, steering and structure. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has one 3.0l engine.
Model 1996
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Premium | $ 1012 | 5 | 950905 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V125000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 07/24/1995 to 04/15/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 2737 | 06/21/1999 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/19/1999 | 05/21/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the lower ball joints. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| PG00197 | 02/28/1997 | 52028 | Publication correction information. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 07/02/1996 | ||
| Halogen headlamps only shine downward and are not effective in the dark rural roads. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/29/1999 | 1 | 01/13/1996 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration hitting a tree, resulting in injuries. *yc | |||