- Worst Model Year:
- 1998
- Worst Complaint:
- oil sludge resulting in engine failure
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Lexus GS300 (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2006 Lexus GS300 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 1998 GS300 for oil sludge resulting in engine failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the GS300
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#1: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 1998 GS300
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Latest Owner Complaints About the GS300
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sunroof will not close properly -- 1998 GS300:
Electrical circuits are starting to fail. The sun roof when opened will not close properly. When the "close" button is pressed, the roof will slide back and forth and will not lock shut until I have done it about 10 to 15 times. About the same time the door locks started acting up. The remote ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1998 GS300 owners.
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the dash rattles a great deal -- 2006 GS300:
While driving, especially at cold temperatures, the dash would make a great deal of noise. I tried to find where the rattle was coming from, but had no luck. When I brought the car in for service, I had them look at the dash. They told me they insulated the area with something Lexus had to ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 GS300 owners.
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outside mirrors would not tilt back up after backing up -- 2006 GS300:
Every single time I would back up the car, I would have to adjust the outside mirrors back up as they only tilted down. It was hard to see and I felt unsafe driving and adjusting the mirrors many times per day. I called the dealer and took it in. They found a short in the mirrors and replaced ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 GS300 owners.
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wheels bubbled and chipped -- 2006 GS300:
The wheels on the car started bubbling and getting chips all over. They looked awful and really sad. The dealer kindly replaced them under the warranty. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 GS300 owners.
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oil sludge resulting in engine failure -- 1998 GS300:
-- Too the person complaining about GS300 motor and oil sludge::: if this is your last Lexus, I feel sorry for you.. The GS300 has the GOOD 6 cylinder motor that wasn't affected by the sludge recall.. I had a 1997 ES300 when they sent out the service notice about the sludge issue... It was ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 1998 GS300 owners.