2005 Lexus GS300

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2005 Lexus GS300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:08.859Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 2006: 124 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019
1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 38 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 2006: 124 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2013: 1 complaint 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019
1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 9 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1998 1999: 38 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 2006: 124 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2013: 1 complaint 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019

2005: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19937
19946
19959
19962
19970
199860
199938
200035
200117
200213
200312
20046
20052
2006124
20070
20131
20141
20180
20190

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lexus GS300. The contact stated the vehicle was being inspected when he was informed that the rear passengers wheel was cracked and would not rotate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-18

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

Transmission has failed error codes P0751,P2757,C1201 car has 40,700 miles!

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-24

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Lexus GS300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Lexus GS300?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 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.