1995 Lexus GS300
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
5 of 9 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower ball joint and lower arm.
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As I pulled up and made a left turn into the driveway at my parent's house, I heard a loud clunk and the car dropped to the ground and could not be moved and so it died in the middle of the residential street.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-12
Dt: contact owns a 1995 Lexus. While driving one could hear a rattling noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. The contact was told that the front lower control arms and the ball joints needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-13
Electrical system
3 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and alternator/generator/regulator.
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Battery failed several times. Door locks failed and lock me inside.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-05-27
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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When the brakes were pressed the vehicle would accelerate. *nlm problem was corrected floor mat was over pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-15
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 9 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-06-21Suspension99V125000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. Separation of the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V125000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Lexus GS300?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 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.