MYRModel Year Report

2002 Lexus GS

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2002 Lexus GS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:14:58.924Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2002: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19961
19984
19994
20000
20013
20021
20034
20042
20051
200644
200725
200815
20092
201010
20113
20121
201318
20143
20153
20165
20171
20182
20191
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

CAR IS HESITANT TO SPEED OFF. POWER TO END DIES DOWN AND PICKS UP CONSTANTLY. CAR WILL SPEED UP AND SLOW UP DOWN ON ITS OWN. ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON NO MATTER THE WORK THAT IS DOWN. VPN LIGHT OFF. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140713

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Lexus GS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Lexus GS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus GS?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus GS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.