Lexus Gs300 2002
Model Gs300 made in 2002 by Lexus got 12 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 00201 | 08/26/2002 | 00201 | 10001173 | Immobilizer key code reset. *scc | 04/17/2003 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| LSB-0015-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034245 | Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures des | 10/29/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| AU00202 | 04/02/2002 | 633768 | This bulletin states that some mark levinson amplifiers may not produce sound when the audio system is on. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 00103 | 01/07/2003 | 10001047 | Headlamp moisture. *tt | 04/11/2003 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 00401 | 12/21/2001 | 00401 | 10017720 | Repair manual supplement - vehicle pulling to one side. all lexus 2002 - 2006 models. *tt all '02 - '07 models. lexus. *tt | 11/21/2005 |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01202 | 10/11/2002 | 10000251 | Suspension ball joint inspection method. *tt | 02/20/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| SU00402 | 06/07/2002 | 633786 | Technical information regarding front coil spring clicking noise. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| SU00202 | 01/18/2002 | 628989 | Subject regarding repair manual supplement - front stabilizer bar torque revision. *tt | 03/26/2002 | |
| SU00302 | 01/18/2002 | 628657 | Subject regarding front stabilizer bar abnormal noise. *tt | 03/19/2002 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||||
| SU00502 | 06/07/2002 | 633789 | Subject regarding rear coil spring clicking noise. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| EG00402 | 09/12/2002 | EG00402 | 635745 | Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p0306 and harsh 2-3 shifts. *tt | 10/31/2002 |
| EG00402 | 07/30/2002 | 633805 | Some vehicles including the is300 sportcross equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p-306 and/or harsh 2-3 shifts during acceleration. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| LSB-0059-12 | 07/10/2012 | 10045639 | Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is | 09/12/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| EL00702 | 07/05/2002 | 633796 | Some vehicles may exhibit the in-mirror compass inoperative. *tt | 09/24/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 09/05/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while his son was driving, the vehicle went off the road and hit a pole, front air bag did not deploy and driver died, dealer has been notified.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| While driving and without any indication headlights short out, causing poor visibility. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 40000 | 2 | |
| Uncontrolled excessive engine speed up this has happened a few times on two occasions there was high wind from left to right in cold weather. i wonder if the electronic control was fooled. when i complained to the dealer they told me it must be that i was not used to a electronic gas pedal!!! *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 5000 | ||
| Sudden acceleration after turning a corner. i slowed down to turn a corner to approximately 10-15 mph and after negotiating the turn accelerated moderately to about 20-25 mph. at that instant the motor started to race. the car accelerated rapidly in a few seconds to approximately 35-40 mph. i applied the brakes and got the car to slow down to 20-25 mph. when the brake was released the engine started to race again at an accelerating rate. i the decided to abort the acceleration and stop the car this time by throwing the shift into park. when i attempted to do that the automatic shift went only as far as neutral. i quickly realized that being in neutral was ok and applied the brake and pulled over to the side of the road and called the dealer. the dealer picked up the car. the dealer told me it was/must have been caused by the floormat sliding under the accelerator. i did not believe that because the floormat if it got under the accelerator pedal would have caused a constant acceleration. in both cases the the car accelerated at an accelerating rate. i asked the dealer to call lexus to see what they said about this. eventually when i spoke to them they told me lexus confirmed their diagnosis. they knew of no other cause for the problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/28/2004 | 12000 | 6 | 07/24/2002 |
| When depressing the brakes the steering wheel and brake pedal pulsated and the vehicle shook. the faulty brakes caused extended stopping distance. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the technician determined that the front rotors were warped. *ak *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/20/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Lower ball joints on lexus gs300 are very weak and subject to break and cause serious injury or damage to the car. *tr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 5000 | 1 | 08/23/2002 |
| Lexus gs300/2002. dunlop sport tires 5000 miles only. left rear tire.separated from the rest of the tire. total destruction of tire, plus new wheel/disc.investigation by lexus showed large puncture hole on tire. but tire did not deflate it exploded apart?*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/14/2010 | 40000 | 2 | |
| Uncontrolled excessive engine speed up this has happened a few times on two occasions there was high wind from left to right in cold weather. i wonder if the electronic control was fooled. when i complained to the dealer they told me it must be that i was not used to a electronic gas pedal!!! *tr | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 10 | ||
| When driving at low speeds vehicle surged forward. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 23000 | 6 | 10/19/2001 | |
| When pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would intermittently lurch forward. the dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 12/03/2004 | 20000 | 2 | |
| Vehicle experienced hesitation while driving to the intersection, and vehicle will not go forward with any power. consumer pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle will not move with any force. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but received no assistance. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving 30 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated. consumer applied the brakes and vehicle jerked. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | NEW HAVEN | 06512 | DAVID MCDERMOTT LEXUS | 203 466 4999 |
| NY | BROOKLYN | BAY RIDGE LEXUS | 718-680-2200 |