NHTSA — Electrical System: Starter Assembly Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1998 Lexus GS 300 electrical problems

electrical problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1998 Lexus GS 300:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1998 Lexus GS 300 Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 052007

GS 300 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1998 Lexus GS300. The contact stated that he attempted to shut the vehicle off, but it would not respond. The vehicle continued to run even after the key was removed from the ignition. The vehicle then caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they have not determined what will be done about the failure. The current and failure mileages were 37,000. The consumer stated the dealer installed a new battery and belt on April 16, 2006, the dealer stated that they think it was the consumer's starter. Updated 09/28/07

- Stuart, FL, USA

Add Complaint

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

electrical defect check engine light engine light is on pontiac sunfire security passlock system anti-theft light is on car won't start engine complaint electrical issue heater complaint transmission complaint paint defect GS 300 recall

Not what you are looking for?