Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus GS300, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Vehicle speed control5
- Tires2
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Electrical system1
- Air bags1
- Suspension1
- Power train1
- Wheels1
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
22 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 36% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen11
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde8
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm8
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt6
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm5
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)5
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld4
- Schokdemper aanwezig die lekkage vertoont4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
92 cars built in 2002 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 104 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 164 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 69% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.2% | 20.8% |
| Brakes | 10.4% | 13.6% |
| Suspension | 8.5% | 15.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Visibility | 4.9% | 7.7% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.0% | 9.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
16 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 50% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Lexus GS300.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2002 Lexus GS300: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635745 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P0306 AND HARSH 2-3 SHIFTS. *TT |
| 633805 | SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING THE IS300 SPORTCROSS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P-306 AND/OR HARSH 2-3 SHIFTS DURING ACCELERATION. *TT |
| 633796 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE IN-MIRROR COMPASS INOPERATIVE. *TT |
| 633789 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR COIL SPRING CLICKING NOISE. *TT |
| 633786 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT COIL SPRING CLICKING NOISE. *TT |
| 633768 | THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT SOME MARK LEVINSON AMPLIFIERS MAY NOT PRODUCE SOUND WHEN THE AUDIO SYSTEM IS ON. *TT |
| 628989 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT - FRONT STABILIZER BAR TORQUE REVISION. *TT |
| 628657 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT STABILIZER BAR ABNORMAL NOISE. *TT |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205331 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
| 10205330 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
| 10205329 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. |
| 10205327 | Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. |
| 10205319 | Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. |
| 10179697 | TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio |
| 10179601 | TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure sectio |
| 10177783 | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20. |
| 10177780 | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right o |
| 10176283 | Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| 10174889 | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates |
| 10174888 | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the r |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)