2000 Lexus Gs300 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 45 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.4 times the median Gs300 year — the 2000 model ranks #4 of 19 Gs300 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Speed Control leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (31% of the total).
45
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
3
Crash-involved
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2000 compare to other Gs300 years?
What are the most common 2000 Lexus Gs300 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Control | 14 | 31% | — flat |
| Suspension | 9 | 20% | — flat |
| Brakes | 7 | 16% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 4 | 9% | — flat |
| Airbags | 3 | 7% | ▲ up |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 4% | — flat |
| Other | 2 | 4% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK”
“LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE SUSPENSION CAME APART CAUSING THE TIRE TO DISLODGE. TIRE JAMMED AGAINST RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL CAUSING BODY DAMAGE. CAR IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS OF $1,500.00 EXCLUDING BODY DAMAGE ESTIMATES. I THANK GOD I WAS ONLY DOING 15MPH AT THE TIME WHEN…”
“WHILE DRIVING, RAN OVER A POT HOLE FILLED WITH WATER AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHICH ULTIMATELY AFFECTED THE BRAKING SYSTEM. TOOK TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED THE SYSTEM REPLACED WHICH WOULD COST OVER 3500 DOLLARS. AT THIS TIME, WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THIS MATTER!!!!! IT HAPPENED NOV. 2015”
“WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE IT WAS TRYING TO START UP ON IT'S OWN WITH NO KEYS. THE DASH LIGHTS WERE BLINKING AND THE CAR WAS MAKING A LOUD CRANKING, BANGING NOISE AND WE COULD SMELL THE SMOKE. AFTER LIFTING UP THE HOOD WE COULD SEE THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND IT WAS STILL TRYING TO…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A PASSERSBY WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC…”
2000 Lexus Gs300 — common questions
Is the 2000 Lexus Gs300 reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 45 complaints put the 2000 model at #4 of 19 Gs300 years. It is one of the Gs300 years to avoid.
What are the most common 2000 Gs300 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are speed control (14 complaints), suspension (9 complaints), brakes (7 complaints).
Does the 2000 Lexus Gs300 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Lexus Gs300.
Which Lexus Gs300 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gs300 years to avoid are 2006, 1998, 1999, 2000. The cleanest record among Gs300 years belongs to 2019.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.