MYRModel Year Report

1993 Lexus GS300

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1993 Lexus GS300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:46.657Z

Only 7 complaints 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 38 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 124 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019
1993: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19937
19946
19959
19962
19970
199860
199938
200035
200117
200213
200312
20046
20052
2006124
20070
20131
20141
20180
20190

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 7 total reports mention: visibility.

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NO SUMMARY. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021211

STEERING

2 of 7 total reports mention: steering.

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IN WARM WEATHER STEERING MAKES GRINDING NOISE, POSSIBLY IT AFFECTS THE PERFORMANCE OF STEERING. *ET

NHTSA ODI report, 20000911

IN WARM WEATHER STEERING WILL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE, POSSIBLY AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF STEERING. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 20000713

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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WE HAVE A 1993 LEXUS GS 300. IT TOOK US SEVERAL DAYS BUT WE FINALLY FIGURED OUT WHERE THE GAS SMELL WAS COMING FROM. THERE IS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040523

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK. THE CONSUMER COULD SMELL GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING/PARKED. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040527

AIR BAGS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG , ALSO VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AFTER IMPACT, STILL NO DEPLOYMENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961114

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950428 — suspension

THE SPHERICAL PORTIONS OF CERTAIN LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD FINISHED SURFACES THAT WERE NOT SMOOTH CAUSING FRICTION WITH THE SURFACE OF THE BALL JOINT CAP.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Campaign 95V072000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V072000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Lexus GS300 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 1993 Lexus GS300?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Lexus GS300 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.