MYRModel Year Report

2003 Lexus GS300

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2003 Lexus GS300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:10:47.472Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 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 2003 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
2003: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 12 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130717

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CRASHED INTO A PARKING SIGN AND A FIRE HYDRANT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100225

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, PRIMARILY WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, MY VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NO RECORD OF A PROBLEM OF THIS NATURE FOR THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040310

TIRES

3 of 12 total reports mention: tires.

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WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK THE TIRE BLEWOUT ON THE HIGHWAY. *TC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040817

POWER TRAIN

2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS GS300. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE MADE AN UNUSUAL REVVING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THREE UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND DID NOT TURN OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190708

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, electric.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Lexus GS300?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus GS300 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.