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Lexus Gs300 years to avoid

The Lexus Gs300 years to avoid are 2006, 1998, 1999, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.

446

Total complaints

7

Recall campaigns

1993–2019

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Gs300 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2006High complaint rate164
1998High complaint rate91
1999High complaint rate56
2000High complaint rate45

Every Gs300 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201902
201801
201410
201310
200701
2006avoid1642
200520
200460
2003160
2002150
2001210
2000avoid450
1999avoid560
1998avoid911
199701
199621
1995121
199471
199371

Common questions

What are the worst Lexus Gs300 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Gs300 years to avoid are 2006, 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 2019.

What is the best year for the Lexus Gs300?

By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Gs300 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Lexus Gs300 have?

Across all model years, the Gs300 has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 446 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.