1993 Lexus GS300
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.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 124 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
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, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
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NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-11
In warm weather steering will makes a grinding noise, possibly affecting the performance of steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-13
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-23
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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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, 2004-05-27
Air bags
1 of 7 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1995-04-28Suspension95V072000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V072000 · Suspension
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.