MYRModel Year Report

2000 Lexus GS300

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2000 Lexus GS300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:27:00.901Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 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 2000 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
2000: 35 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 40%

40% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020412

I WAS TURNING ONTO THE FREEWAY (UPHILL ONRAMP) I STEPPED ON THE GAS GOING ABOUT 20 MILES AN HR WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR WOULDN'T STOP. ACCELERATED SO QUICKLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120620

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040309

SUSPENSION 26%

26% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and lower ball joint.

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT WAS TRYING TO START UP ON IT'S OWN WITH NO KEYS. THE DASH LIGHTS WERE BLINKING AND THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOUD CRANKING, BANGING NOISE AND WE COULD SMELL THE SMOKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140717

Also filed under ENGINE

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROX 35-40 MPH AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE DOOR WAS CAVED IN AND MY SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030904

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATON.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020412

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Lexus GS300?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Lexus GS300 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.