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Lexus Gs300 1999 Safety Reports and Reviews



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LEXUS GS300 Service Brakes, Air

LEXUS GS300 1999 Service Brakes, Air Report #706629

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 1999.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR . THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE SPEED IS USUALLY LESS THAN 10 MPH. ON TIME THE CAR WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR MADE A HUMMING NOISE AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION. MY FOOT NEVER LEFT THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. THE CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 DIFFERENT OCASSIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES HAVE RESULTED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S2X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in FULLERTON, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19981101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Report #847929

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . THERE IS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING FROM 55 TO 75MPH. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 5 TIMES, AND STILL NO SOLUTION. *AK .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S8X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in PALM DESERT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. Lexus Gs300 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension Front

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Front Report #715838

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THERE IS AN EXTENSIVE VIBRATION ON HIGH SPEEDS (50 - 75 MPH). ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE TWICE AT THE TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS. I REQUESTED WHEEL BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT DONE, BUT UNFORTUNATELY NOTHING HELPED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S0X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in ENCINO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS GS300 Tires

LEXUS GS300 1999 Tires Report #729727

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 1999.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with TIRES . WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT APPROX 65 MPH I HAD A BLOWOUT. THE TIRE TREAD WAS SHREDDED AND SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, JUST AS IN THE SUV TIRES THAT ARE BEING RECALLED BY FIRESTONE. I BROUGHT THE TIRE TO A FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT DEFECTIVE. THEY SAID I HAD PROBABLY RUN OVER A NAIL OR PIECE OF GLASS. I HAVE NEVER BEFORE SEEN A PUNCTURE CAUSE A TIRE TO SHRED THE WAY THIS ONE DID. IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT FIRESTONE RECALL, I URGE YOU TO FORCE FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE TO EXPAND THE INVESTIGATION AND SCOPE OF THIS RECALL. IF POSSIBLE AND WARRANTED, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY TIRES REPLACED. AT THE VERY LEAST. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE ONE TIRE THAT I HAD TO REPLACE MYSELF.( DOT NUMBER: ELF1JCE498 TIRE SIZE: P215/60/R1 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S9X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in WOODLAND HILLS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control Linkages

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Linkages Report #874342

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 1999.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES . WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.*AK THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION HAS HAPPEND THREE TIMES IN THE PAST 15000 MILES. *YH .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8B068S0X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in SAN LEANDRO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20000327. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS GS300 Wheels Rim

LEXUS GS300 1999 Wheels Rim Report #883513

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2001.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with WHEELS:RIM . ALL 4 RIMS ON VEHICLE WERE BENT. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S8X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension Front

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Front Report #883503

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 1999.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES FOR VIBRATION IN FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL, CANNOT REMEDY. DEALER STATED THEY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S8X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #742551

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 12, 2000.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . FOR THE SIXTH TIME, VEHICLE ACCELERATES OR SURGES. THIS TIME AT 2 MPH, BUT IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED AT 45 MPH. IT ONLY LASTS A SECOND OR TWO. HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN 15 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. OF COURSE FOR THIS REASON, DEALER IS NEVER ABLE TO DIAGNOSE. I HAVE OBSERVED 9 OTHERS SIMILAR CITATIONS AT THIS WEBSITE ON THE 1998-1999 LEXUS GS300. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF ONLY TWO FOR THE SAME YEARS OF THE LEXUS ES300, MERCEDES 320 AND BMW 5-SERIES COMBINED. PLEASE DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED!*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S2X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 19991101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Air Bags Frontal

LEXUS GS300 1999 Air Bags Frontal Report #8005714

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 12, 2002.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 35-40 MPH WITH A TREE AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE. *YH.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTH8068S4X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990408. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension Automatic Stability Control (asc)

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Automatic Stability Control (asc) Report #10001408

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2002.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) . CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECT IN THE VEHICLES' STABILITY CONTROL STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 98 V 080 000, BUT VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BECAUSE THE RECALL IS FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR VEHICLE'S(1998). TS AFTER PRESSING LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE WARNING LIGHT FOR THE TRACTION CONTROL BLINKED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SPINNING AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL. *TT.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S1X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20020728. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS GS300 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10011403

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2003.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, CONSUMER'S FOOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS WELL. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE LUNGING FORWARD.*JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):FULLFILL. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in THEODORE, AL. Vehicle was purchased on 19990623. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HEARIN-GEAR LEXUS . DEALER'S CITY: JACKSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MS.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10044014

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2003.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE SURGED AND STARTED MOVING FORWARD.*MR THE VEHICLE DID HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER. DEALER ROAD TESTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. *PH *JB.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in HILLSIDE, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: DIFEO LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 732 271 4065 . DEALER'S CITY: BOUND BROOK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 088025 .
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LEXUS GS300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS GS300 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10065159

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2004.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . CONSUMER READ IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING THE LEXUS FOR JUMPING FORWARD. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THAT SINCE ABOUT 16,000 MILES. *AK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. *NM.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S0X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in HARBOR CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990806. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MAGNUSSEN'S OF FREMONT . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-734-6398 . DEALER'S CITY: FREMONT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94538 .
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LEXUS GS300 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System

LEXUS GS300 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Report #10110503

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 06, 2005.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM . I AM AN OWNER OF A 1999 LEXUS GS300. I JUST RECENTLY HAD 2 FUEL INJECTORS FAIL AND LEAK GASOLINE IN AND OVER THE ENGINE. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION. I WAS NOT COVERED UNDERNEAT WARRANTY FOR THIS ISSUE AS I TOOK THE CAR IN AT 70,000 MILES. WHAT I HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM WITH IS THAT THIS CAR IN PARTICULAR, BEING THAT IT IS A LEXUS, SHOULD NOT HAVE TOO MANY PROBLEMS NOR REPEATING PROBLEMS. THIS TAKES ME TO THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE. AT 23,000 MILES THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. THEN AGAIN, 2 YEARS LATER, AT 42,000 MILES, AN ADDITIONAL FUEL INJECTOR HAD TO BE REPLACES. AND NOW AN ADDITIONAL 2 YEARS LATER I HAVE 2 FUEL INJECTOS GO BAD AS WELL. DID I BUY A LEMON? DID I GET A BAD EGG FROM A REPUTABLE CAR MANUFACTURER? I DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THIS ISSUE AND THAT I PURCHASED A CAR WITH PROBLEMS THAT ARE TOO FREQUENT AND "FISHY!" THE MECHANIC AND SALES REP. AT THE CURRENT DEALER I USE SAID THIS IS AS UNIQUE AS IT GETS AND THAT HE RARELY IF EVER SEES PROBLEMS LIKE THIS FROM THIS CAR. PLEASE HELP!!!*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68SXX0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in AURORA, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 20020406. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension Front

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Front Report #10257562

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . I OWN A 1999 LEXUS GS300. I'VE HEARD SOME CREAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LEADING UP TO THE FAILING OF MY LOWER BALL JOINTS. BEFORE IT FAILED I BROUGHT IT TO FIRESTONE ON FT. LEWIS, WA TO GET A SUSPENSION INSPECTION WHERE THEY DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING FROM MY SUSPENSION. SO A WEEK LATER (JANUARY 15TH 2007) I WAS DRIVING IN SEATTLE, WA WHEN THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE RESULT OF THAT WAS BODY DAMAGE DUE TO THE VEHICLE CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE WHEEL AND A SNAPPED ABS SENSOR WIRE. JUST TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE WAS TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINT AND NEW TIRES THAT ALL TOGETHER AMOUNTED TO ABOUT ALMOST $600 DOLLARS FOR A PART WAS ABOUT $50-60 DOLLARS. THE COST OF REPAIRING MY VEHICLE ISN'T AN ISSUE BUT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MALFUNCTION OR DEFECTED ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED. I'VE WAITED TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE EFFECTED BY THIS AND SINCE THAN THERE WERE MORE THAN A DOZEN INSTANCE WHERE THE BALL JOINT HAS OR HAD FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE AND IN TIME WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO PEOPLE NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM I.E ON A FREEWAY WHERE PEOPLE CAN'T STOP IN TIME TO AVOID IT OR THE ACTUALLY WHEEL COMING OFF THE VEHICLE AND HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. MOST OF THESE INSTANCES HAS HAPPENED AT LOW SPEEDS, SIDE STREETS OR PARKING LOTS. LIKE I SAID BEFORE I WAITED TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE EFFECTED BY IT AND TO ALSO COMPILE MORE INFORMATION. THESE ARE A DIRECT LINK TO THE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT INCLUDES PICTURES AND ACCOUNTS FOR EACH INSTANCES: HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/SUSPENSION-AND-BRAKES/310895-WARNING-TO-ALL-2ND-GEN-GS-OWNERS.HTML AND HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/SUSPENSION-AND-BRAKES/340101-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-FAILED-TODAY-WITH-PICS.HTML THERE ARE MORE LINKS TO DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT I BELIEVE THESE TWO LINKS WILL BE ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND PEOPLE EFFECT BY IT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S6X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Steering

LEXUS GS300 1999 Steering Report #10257562

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . I OWN A 1999 LEXUS GS300. I'VE HEARD SOME CREAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LEADING UP TO THE FAILING OF MY LOWER BALL JOINTS. BEFORE IT FAILED I BROUGHT IT TO FIRESTONE ON FT. LEWIS, WA TO GET A SUSPENSION INSPECTION WHERE THEY DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING FROM MY SUSPENSION. SO A WEEK LATER (JANUARY 15TH 2007) I WAS DRIVING IN SEATTLE, WA WHEN THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE RESULT OF THAT WAS BODY DAMAGE DUE TO THE VEHICLE CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE WHEEL AND A SNAPPED ABS SENSOR WIRE. JUST TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE WAS TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINT AND NEW TIRES THAT ALL TOGETHER AMOUNTED TO ABOUT ALMOST $600 DOLLARS FOR A PART WAS ABOUT $50-60 DOLLARS. THE COST OF REPAIRING MY VEHICLE ISN'T AN ISSUE BUT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MALFUNCTION OR DEFECTED ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED. I'VE WAITED TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE EFFECTED BY THIS AND SINCE THAN THERE WERE MORE THAN A DOZEN INSTANCE WHERE THE BALL JOINT HAS OR HAD FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE AND IN TIME WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO PEOPLE NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM I.E ON A FREEWAY WHERE PEOPLE CAN'T STOP IN TIME TO AVOID IT OR THE ACTUALLY WHEEL COMING OFF THE VEHICLE AND HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. MOST OF THESE INSTANCES HAS HAPPENED AT LOW SPEEDS, SIDE STREETS OR PARKING LOTS. LIKE I SAID BEFORE I WAITED TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE EFFECTED BY IT AND TO ALSO COMPILE MORE INFORMATION. THESE ARE A DIRECT LINK TO THE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT INCLUDES PICTURES AND ACCOUNTS FOR EACH INSTANCES: HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/SUSPENSION-AND-BRAKES/310895-WARNING-TO-ALL-2ND-GEN-GS-OWNERS.HTML AND HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/SUSPENSION-AND-BRAKES/340101-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-FAILED-TODAY-WITH-PICS.HTML THERE ARE MORE LINKS TO DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT I BELIEVE THESE TWO LINKS WILL BE ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND PEOPLE EFFECT BY IT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S6X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Report #10257562

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . I OWN A 1999 LEXUS GS300. I'VE HEARD SOME CREAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LEADING UP TO THE FAILING OF MY LOWER BALL JOINTS. BEFORE IT FAILED I BROUGHT IT TO FIRESTONE ON FT. LEWIS, WA TO GET A SUSPENSION INSPECTION WHERE THEY DID NOT SEE OR HEAR ANYTHING FROM MY SUSPENSION. SO A WEEK LATER (JANUARY 15TH 2007) I WAS DRIVING IN SEATTLE, WA WHEN THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE RESULT OF THAT WAS BODY DAMAGE DUE TO THE VEHICLE CRASHING DOWN ONTO THE WHEEL AND A SNAPPED ABS SENSOR WIRE. JUST TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE WAS TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINT AND NEW TIRES THAT ALL TOGETHER AMOUNTED TO ABOUT ALMOST $600 DOLLARS FOR A PART WAS ABOUT $50-60 DOLLARS. THE COST OF REPAIRING MY VEHICLE ISN'T AN ISSUE BUT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MALFUNCTION OR DEFECTED ITEM THAT NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED. I'VE WAITED TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE EFFECTED BY THIS AND SINCE THAN THERE WERE MORE THAN A DOZEN INSTANCE WHERE THE BALL JOINT HAS OR HAD FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE AND IN TIME WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO PEOPLE NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM I.E ON A FREEWAY WHERE PEOPLE CAN'T STOP IN TIME TO AVOID IT OR THE ACTUALLY WHEEL COMING OFF THE VEHICLE AND HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. MOST OF THESE INSTANCES HAS HAPPENED AT LOW SPEEDS, SIDE STREETS OR PARKING LOTS. LIKE I SAID BEFORE I WAITED TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE EFFECTED BY IT AND TO ALSO COMPILE MORE INFORMATION. THESE ARE A DIRECT LINK TO THE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT INCLUDES PICTURES AND ACCOUNTS FOR EACH INSTANCES: HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/SUSPENSION-AND-BRAKES/310895-WARNING-TO-ALL-2ND-GEN-GS-OWNERS.HTML AND HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/SUSPENSION-AND-BRAKES/340101-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-FAILED-TODAY-WITH-PICS.HTML THERE ARE MORE LINKS TO DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT I BELIEVE THESE TWO LINKS WILL BE ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS AND PEOPLE EFFECT BY IT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S6X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10311413

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 08, 2005.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ACCELERATION THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS IN WHICH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED PERSONAL INJURIES. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITH THE SUBMISSION OF A CLAIM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS AT FAULT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER DUE TO THE CONTINUOUS SERVICE REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN AS A RESULT OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE CONTACT NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S5X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in TARZANA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

LEXUS GS300 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10313281

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2009.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . WHEN I PLACED MY CAR IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE SPED UP FROM 60 MPH TO 90 MPH. THE ENGINE ALTERNATED BETWEEN 60 MPH AND 90 MPH FOR A FEW SECONDS, FINALLY THE ENGINE DIED---WHICH LUCKILY STOPPED THE CAR. *TR.Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S1X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in BLOOMINGTON, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10314565

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 20, 2008.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . LEXUS GS 300 1999, FEBRUARY 2008- 2 INCIDENTS OF CAR ACCELERATING AFTER LETTING OFF THE GAS. TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC AFTER FIRST INCIDENT, HE MISDIAGNOSED. AFTER 2ND INCIDENT, TOOK TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED AS FLOOR MAT GETTING STUCK UNDER GAS PEDAL AND FIXED BY MOVING FLOOR MAT. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION. *TR.Mileage was 98099 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S6X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in TEGA CAY, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Electrical System

LEXUS GS300 1999 Electrical System Report #10317084

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION RESULTED IN COLLISION. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES WITH MAXIMUM FORCE BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. DRIVER DID NOT HAVE FOOT ON GAS PEDAL. FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH GAS PEDAL. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 58230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10317084

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION RESULTED IN COLLISION. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES WITH MAXIMUM FORCE BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. DRIVER DID NOT HAVE FOOT ON GAS PEDAL. FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH GAS PEDAL. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 58230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS GS300 1999 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10317084

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION RESULTED IN COLLISION. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES WITH MAXIMUM FORCE BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. DRIVER DID NOT HAVE FOOT ON GAS PEDAL. FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH GAS PEDAL. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 58230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS GS300 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10317084

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION RESULTED IN COLLISION. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES WITH MAXIMUM FORCE BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. DRIVER DID NOT HAVE FOOT ON GAS PEDAL. FLOOR MAT WAS NOT INTERFERING WITH GAS PEDAL. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 58230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Power Train Automatic Transmission

LEXUS GS300 1999 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10323826

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION AFTER BRINGING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD ONTO AN ISLAND BEFORE I COULD STOP IT AGAIN. THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS INCIDENT,ODI NUMBER 10317084, WHICH OCCURRED IN JUNE 2007. *TR.Mileage was 66567 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10323826

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION AFTER BRINGING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD ONTO AN ISLAND BEFORE I COULD STOP IT AGAIN. THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS INCIDENT,ODI NUMBER 10317084, WHICH OCCURRED IN JUNE 2007. *TR.Mileage was 66567 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Electrical System

LEXUS GS300 1999 Electrical System Report #10323826

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION AFTER BRINGING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD ONTO AN ISLAND BEFORE I COULD STOP IT AGAIN. THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS INCIDENT,ODI NUMBER 10317084, WHICH OCCURRED IN JUNE 2007. *TR.Mileage was 66567 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Engine And Engine Cooling

LEXUS GS300 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10323826

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2007.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION AFTER BRINGING CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD ONTO AN ISLAND BEFORE I COULD STOP IT AGAIN. THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS INCIDENT,ODI NUMBER 10317084, WHICH OCCURRED IN JUNE 2007. *TR.Mileage was 66567 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10323988

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2008.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AFTER HE DOWN SHIFTED. HE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SPEED UP WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; A SHORT WHILE AFTER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH WERE UNRESPONSIVE SO HE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE SO HE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,100. .Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S5X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in BEECHHURST, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Electrical System

LEXUS GS300 1999 Electrical System Report #10328018

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2010.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING FOR FIRST TIME AFTER LEXUS REGIONAL TECHNICIAN INVESTIGATED PROBLEMS DOCUMENTED IN PREVIOUS NHTSA COMPLAINTS 10323826 AND 10317084, ALL BRAKE RELATED PANEL LIGHTS CAME ON AND BRAKE ALARM SOUNDED. I DID NOT LOSE BRAKES SO DIAGNOSTIC MAY BE FALSE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY ARE NOW INVESTIGATING THIS CONDITION. IT IS HIGHLY COINCIDENT THAT THIS PROBLEM, WHICH HAS NEVER APPEARED BEFORE, OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EXAM BY THE REGIONAL TECHNICIAN. *TR.Mileage was 72900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S3X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MILTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Report #10347234

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2008.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKES ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED TWICE, A LOWER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS RE-ALIGNED AND BALANCED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ .Mileage was 100000 miles. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in WOODLAND, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Power Train

LEXUS GS300 1999 Power Train Report #10381504

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 1999.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . IN LATE SEPTEMBER1999 WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC WITH THE CAR IN AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND SURGED FORWARD. I REACTED IMMEDIATELY BY SHIFTING THE CAR INTO PARK. THIS ALLOWED ME TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED IN EARLY NOVEMBER 1999, WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP A STOP SIGN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CAR ONCE AGAIN ATTEMPTED TO SURGE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. ANOTHER EPISODE OCCURRED IN EARLY DECEMBER 1999 WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY SON HOME FROM SCHOOL. WE APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SURGED FORWARD SO INTENSELY THAT THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AROUND HIM SO TIGHT I WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE HIM. HE WAS COMPLETELY HORRIFIED AND HIS SHOULDER WAS BRUISED WHEN I CUT THE SEAT BELT OFF WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME. AT THAT POINT I CONTACTED LEXUS AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THAT COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ON APRIL 14, 2003 I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND SURGED FORWARD. AS WITH THE PRIOR INCIDENTS I REACTED BY SHIFTING INTO PARK. I CONTACTED LEXUS AGAIN AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. O APRIL 21, 2003 I SENT A LETTER TO [XXX], CEO OF LEXUS SEEKING ASSISTANCE. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED AN ANSWER AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THEIR HAS BEEN OTHER INCIDENTS OVER THE YEARS. I HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN LEXUS ABILITY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I STILL OWN THE VEHICLE AND DECIDED TO FILE THE REPORT AFTER SEEING THE COVERAGE OF THIS INCIDENTS ON THE NEWS. THIS PROBLEM GOES BACK YEARS ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. OR PERHAPS SAVE A LIFE. OR EXPAND THE RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S4X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Electrical System

LEXUS GS300 1999 Electrical System Report #10381504

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 1999.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . IN LATE SEPTEMBER1999 WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC WITH THE CAR IN AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND SURGED FORWARD. I REACTED IMMEDIATELY BY SHIFTING THE CAR INTO PARK. THIS ALLOWED ME TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED IN EARLY NOVEMBER 1999, WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP A STOP SIGN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CAR ONCE AGAIN ATTEMPTED TO SURGE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. ANOTHER EPISODE OCCURRED IN EARLY DECEMBER 1999 WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY SON HOME FROM SCHOOL. WE APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR SURGED FORWARD SO INTENSELY THAT THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED AROUND HIM SO TIGHT I WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE HIM. HE WAS COMPLETELY HORRIFIED AND HIS SHOULDER WAS BRUISED WHEN I CUT THE SEAT BELT OFF WHEN WE ARRIVED HOME. AT THAT POINT I CONTACTED LEXUS AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I WAS CONTACTED AND TOLD THAT COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ON APRIL 14, 2003 I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND SURGED FORWARD. AS WITH THE PRIOR INCIDENTS I REACTED BY SHIFTING INTO PARK. I CONTACTED LEXUS AGAIN AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. O APRIL 21, 2003 I SENT A LETTER TO [XXX], CEO OF LEXUS SEEKING ASSISTANCE. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED AN ANSWER AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THEIR HAS BEEN OTHER INCIDENTS OVER THE YEARS. I HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN LEXUS ABILITY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I STILL OWN THE VEHICLE AND DECIDED TO FILE THE REPORT AFTER SEEING THE COVERAGE OF THIS INCIDENTS ON THE NEWS. THIS PROBLEM GOES BACK YEARS ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. OR PERHAPS SAVE A LIFE. OR EXPAND THE RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S4X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in LOGAN TOWNSHIP, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Steering

LEXUS GS300 1999 Steering Report #10442262

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2012.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . WHEN EXCEEDING 60MPH, THE GS 300'S STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES QUITE NOTICEABLY. THE FASTER YOU ACCELERATE, THE MORE NOTICEABLE THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. THIS CAUSES THE THE CAR TO BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO HANDLE, BRAKE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, SWITCH LANES AND CONTROL WHILE DRIVING IN A CURVE, OVER BUMPS AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EVEN AFTER THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ALIGNED, THE NOTICEABLE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS CONTINUED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT MAKES THE CARE MORE DIFFICULT TO HANDLE DURING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN THE THE VEHICLE IS BECOMES MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR.Mileage was 67586 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S8X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Report #10442262

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2012.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . WHEN EXCEEDING 60MPH, THE GS 300'S STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND VIBRATES QUITE NOTICEABLY. THE FASTER YOU ACCELERATE, THE MORE NOTICEABLE THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. THIS CAUSES THE THE CAR TO BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO HANDLE, BRAKE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, SWITCH LANES AND CONTROL WHILE DRIVING IN A CURVE, OVER BUMPS AND AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EVEN AFTER THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ALIGNED, THE NOTICEABLE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS CONTINUED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE SINCE IT MAKES THE CARE MORE DIFFICULT TO HANDLE DURING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN THE THE VEHICLE IS BECOMES MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR.Mileage was 67586 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S8X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10456800

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Apr 27, 2012.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR. I HEARD A LOUD BUZZING SOUND, MY BRAKE LIGHT, VSC ON AND OFF LIGHT CAME ON. I ALSO HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKING CAPABILITY. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S6X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in ATHENS, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS GS300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEXUS GS300 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10456800

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Apr 27, 2012.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR. I HEARD A LOUD BUZZING SOUND, MY BRAKE LIGHT, VSC ON AND OFF LIGHT CAME ON. I ALSO HAD VERY LITTLE BRAKING CAPABILITY. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S6X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in ATHENS, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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LEXUS GS300 Seat Belts

LEXUS GS300 1999 Seat Belts Report #10510153

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2012.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE SAFETY BELT FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ARE BROKEN. THERE IS NO RESTRAINT, MEANING IT DOESN'T STOP THEREFORE WEARING A SEATBELT IS USELESS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 176000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S4X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in SANTA ANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Steering

LEXUS GS300 1999 Steering Report #10526171

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2002.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH OR ABOVE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE TECHNICIANS WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S5X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in MIAMI GARDENS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10538318

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2013.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE, I PRESSED THE BRAKE REAL HARD BUT THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD AHEAD. QUICKLY, I PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL. IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO OVER 7500 AND THEN WENT BACK DOWN. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME AND THE PERSON AT THE INTERSECTION SAW WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND HE SWERVED AWAY. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME. IN MY 45 YEARS OF DRIVING MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES, THIS HAS BEEN THE MOST SCARIEST FEELING. *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 155900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD68S9X0. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in BEAVERCREEK, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 1999 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension

LEXUS GS300 1999 Suspension Report #10544668

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2013.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENTIRE FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 163,000. RETURNED BY USPS ON 11-19-2013. SECOND ATTEMPT ON 11-20-2013 FAILED. *KB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 163000 miles. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in BENICIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Service Brakes

LEXUS GS300 1999 Service Brakes Report #10550521

LEXUS GS300 1999 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.LEXUS GS300 1999, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THE ABS WILL ACTIVATE BELOW 5 MPH WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CAR WILL HAVE LITTLE STOPPING ABILITY AND ABS WILL ACTIVATE. THE ROAD SURFACE IS DRY AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. Lexus Gs300 1999 problem was reported in BELLEROSE MANOR, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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