Lexus Gs300 2003
Model Gs300 made in 2003 by Lexus got 9 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and steering.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 58000 | ||
| Door lock actuator failure making the door not lock and/or not open. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/25/2004 | 4000 | 1 | |
| When the consumer attempted to accelerated, the vehicle would hesitate. please provide additional details. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| While stopping the vehicle sometimes the brake distance is extended as the car is slow to stop. on a regular bases the vehicle brake pedal sticks to the floor while stopped at a light, i then have to pull the pedal up with my left foot to begin acceleration. when approaching slower traffic as the traffic resumes at regular speeds the brake pedal sticks and continues stopping the car. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 02/15/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Dot pj8n grand spirit touring hr 225x55x16 tires [4] failed on the inside wall two inches from the rim. lucky to be alive. problem from injection molding of tire at factory. have pictures to show if needed. no recall yet! two thousand miles on tires. brand new condition. inside walls crumbled, and lost air presser. no warranty implied. had to buy 4 new tires. very upset! *tr | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 13270 | 1 | 08/23/2003 |
| Passenger side back tire blew up on pa81 at speed of 60 mph.*ak | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 13000 | 1 | 07/28/2003 |
| While driving 65 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. no impact reported. *ak the tire blewout on the highway. *tc *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/29/2009 | 28000 | 1 | 10/21/2003 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus gs300. while driving his vehicle approximately 5 mph into a parking space with his foot on the brake pedal it suddenly accelerated, crashed into a parking sign and a fire hydrant. the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a tree. he sustained an injury to his right shoulder and knee. the boynton beach sheriff report 09802709 was filed. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 28,000. the current mileage was 29,000. updated 3/30/10 *cn updated 05/10/10*jb | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| While stopping the vehicle sometimes the brake distance is extended as the car is slow to stop. on a regular bases the vehicle brake pedal sticks to the floor while stopped at a light, i then have to pull the pedal up with my left foot to begin acceleration. when approaching slower traffic as the traffic resumes at regular speeds the brake pedal sticks and continues stopping the car. *tr | |||
| 02/17/2004 | 1 | 07/19/2003 | |
| Unexpected acceleration. on several occasions, primarily while stopped at a traffic signal, my vehicle would lunge forward. i took it to the dealer and was told they had no record of a problem of this nature for this vehicle. they could not find anything wrong. i saw a article on the internet that the nhtsa was investigating similar problems with other toyota products. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ROSEVILLE | 95661 | LEXUS OF ROSEVILLE | 877-744-0411 |
| FL | WEST PALM BEACH | 33409 | LEXUS OF PALM BEACH | |
| MD | SILVER SPRING | 20904 | LEXUS OF SILVERSPRING | |
| MD | SILVER SRING | LEXUS OF SILVER SPRING | 3016800400 |