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2003 Lexus GS300: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

64,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior433.3%
Electrical and battery issues18.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Vehicle Speed Control
4
Tires
3
Power Train
2
Air Bags
1
Electrical System
1
Engine
1
Latches/Locks/Linkages
1
Service Brakes
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Vehicle Speed Control4
Tires3
Power Train2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Service Brakes1

Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Tires: 3; Power Train: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Service Brakes: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2004
4
2009
1
2010
3
2013
1
2014
1
2015
1
2019
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20044
20091
20103
20131
20141
20151
20191

2004: 4; 2009: 1; 2010: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2019: 1

Pattern summary

Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10060884 · 2004-03-10 (March 10, 2004)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10060884 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10088055 · 2004-09-21 (September 21, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK THE TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY. *TC *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088055 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10093154 · 2004-09-24 (September 24, 2004)

PASSENGER SIDE BACK TIRE BLEW UP ON PA81 AT SPEED OF 60 MPH.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 13,270 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093154 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10096584 · 2004-10-12 (October 12, 2004)

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096584 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10262490 · 2009-03-19 (March 19, 2009)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262490 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10305865 · 2010-02-04 (February 4, 2010)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10305865 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10314246 · 2010-02-25 (February 25, 2010)

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

Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10314246 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10327967 · 2010-04-28 (April 28, 2010)

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE MAKING THE DOOR NOT LOCK AND/OR NOT OPEN. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10327967 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.