2002 Lexus GS300
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 13 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 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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When pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would intermittently lurch forward. The dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-16
Tires
2 of 13 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Goodyear assurance tire: inner sidewall blowout while parked. No external cause. Tire is 80,000 mile tire warranty, with 40,000 miles used and has 6/32 tread depth remaining. May be a structural engineering defect.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-13
Also filed under Wheels
Lexus GS300/2002. Dunlop sport tires 5000 miles only. Left rear tire.separated from the rest of the tire. Total destruction of tire, plus new wheel/disc.investigation by Lexus showed large puncture hole on tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-03
Wheels
1 of 13 total reports mentions: wheels.
Suspension
1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Service brakes
1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Lexus GS300?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus GS300 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.