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LEXUS GS300 Parking Brake

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #559022

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on .LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with PARKING BRAKE . EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, IT ALSO OCCASIONALLY BECOMES DEPRESSED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8B068SXY0. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in CLEVELAND, OH. Vehicle was purchased on 20000201. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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LEXUS GS300 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #753000

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2001.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . ALL BALL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE FIRST WEEK AFTER WE GOT THE CAR THE FRONT BERRING WAS REPLACED SENT IT BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEK THE BACK BEARING WAS REPLACED CAR TAKEN BACK THE OTHER TWO BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. OTHER INCIDENT CALL WAS BACK TO THE DEALER FOR BRAKE LIGHT ON AND SMELL OF RUBBER BURNING NOW I PUT THE CAR IN PARK TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR JERKS.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S210. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in ANSONIA, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20010801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 4 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Suspension Front Wheel Bearing

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #753000

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2001.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING . ALL BALL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE FIRST WEEK AFTER WE GOT THE CAR THE FRONT BERRING WAS REPLACED SENT IT BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEK THE BACK BEARING WAS REPLACED CAR TAKEN BACK THE OTHER TWO BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. OTHER INCIDENT CALL WAS BACK TO THE DEALER FOR BRAKE LIGHT ON AND SMELL OF RUBBER BURNING NOW I PUT THE CAR IN PARK TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR JERKS.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S210. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in ANSONIA, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20010801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 4 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #757796

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 30, 2002.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS NOT MANUFACTURER PER SE. A RAT OR OTHER RODENT TYPE ANIMAL ENTERED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ATE AND/OR CHEWED THROUGH HOSES, HARNESSES, AND PLASTIC COMPONENT COVERS CAUSING FLUIDS TO LEAK OUT AND THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. MY CONCERN IS THAT THERE MAY BE MANY SIMILAR INCIDENTS DUE TO SOMETHING THAT IS IN THE COMPONENTS. MY BMW WAS PARKED IN THE SAME PLACE FOR 2 YEARS AND DID NOT HAVE ANY TROUBLES. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN SHARE ON THIS ISSUE. THANKS, JIM BOUZIANE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S610. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in SCOTTS VALLEY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Steering

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10002766

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2002.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . I AM DEEPLY DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE STEEING ON MY 2001 LEXUS GS300 AND I'VE ONLY HAD IT FOR A YEAR. IT IS SO LOOSE IT IS ALMOST SCARY. I CAN TURN IT ALMOST A HALF TURN AT SAY 5 MPH WITH ALMOST NO CHANGE IN DIRECTION OF THE CAR, THAT AND THE FACT THAT I CAN DO THIS WITH ONE FINGER ON THE WHEEL. I'VE HAD AN INCIDENT, WHERE I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING (SHAKING STEERING WHEEL) AND CAUSE ME TO HIT THE CURB ON A LOCAL STREET. I HAVE BEEN READING THE POSTS ON CLUBLEXUS ABOUT THE L-TUNED STEERING ECU AND FIGURED THAT HAD TO BE A SOLUTION (EVEN THOUGH HALF THE POSTS ONLY SAY IT AFFECTS HIGH SPEED FEEL). HOWEVER, I RAN INTO A FRIEND TODAY WITH A 2000 GS400. I TEST DROVE HIS CAR AND THE DIFFERENCE WAS AMAZING (AND WE BOTH HAVE THE EXACT SAME 17" TIRES). HIS STEERING WAS FIRM AND DIRECT AND IS COMPLETELY STOCK WITHOUT THE L-TUNED ECU. NOW MY QUESTION - HOW IN THE WORLD AM I GOING TO CONVINCE MY DEALER THAT I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY CAR'S STEERING? I KNOW THERE IS AN ADJUSTMENT THAT CAN BE MADE, BUT FROM OTHER POSTS IT SEEMS AS IF DEALERS ARE RELUCTANT TO DO THIS. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11897 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S810. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in RENTON, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011207. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF TACOMA @ FIFE .
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LEXUS GS300 Air Bags

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10010550

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2003.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . I HAVE A 2001 LEXUS GS300. MY VEHICLE FLIPPED THREE TIMES ON A TURN AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. NOT THE SIDE, FRONT OR CURTAIN AIR BAGS. *NLM.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S310. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in WHITTIER, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010618. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LONGO LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 626-580-6200 . DEALER'S CITY: EL MONTE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91731 .
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LEXUS GS300 Steering

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10021104

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2001.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 LEXUS GS300, WITH IT WANTING TO "PULL/FOLLOW/WANDER" WHEN DRIVING ON CERTAIN ROADS. I HAVE ADDRESSED THIS CONCERN WITH LEXUS, BUT THEIR HELP WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THEY TELL ME THAT THIS IS THE NATURE OF THE VEHICLE, EVEN WHEN ANOTHER LEXUS GS300 (2003) DOES NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED MY LEXUS. WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR THE 1000 MILE CHECK-UP- I BROUGHT UP THE CONCERN, BUT WHAT I GOT WAS THAT THE STEERING LOOSENS, A LITTLE AS THE CAR AGES. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO ONE LEXUS DEALER- HE INDICATED THAT THAT WAS NOT TRUE AND THAT WAS AN UNACCEPTABLE ANSWER. TODAY, I CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAS NOT BEEN AN ADDRESS BY LEXUS, EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THEY SAY ITS THE NATURE OF THE CAR. THIS CAR CURRENTLY HAS LEXUS OEM 17 WHEELS FROM A LEXUS GS430- THE GS300 HAS 16 WHEELS, BUT EVEN WITH THESE ITS A PROBLEM. THANKS DANNY ZAMORA. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S810. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in RENTON, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20011207. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF TACOMA @ FIFE . DEALER'S CITY: FIFE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA.
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LEXUS GS300 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10098878

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2003.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . MY 2001 LEXUS GS300 EXPERIENCED ENGINE BUCKING AND ENGINE CUT OUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS--THROTTLE ADJUSTER AND PEDAL SENSOR. THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS WERE REPLACED BY THE LEXUS CO AT 70K MILES UNDER THE ENGINE WARRANTY. THIS ENGINE CUT OUT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO PEOPLES LIVES. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S410. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in NAPLES, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20010128. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GERMAIN LEXUS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 239-566-8609 . DEALER'S CITY: NAPLES . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 34119 .
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10110101

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2003.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . MY COMPLAINT IS ON THE USE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEVICE AND THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF IT'S USAGE, ESPECIALLY ON SLICK/POOR ROAD SURFACES. IF USED AND THE RESUME BUTTON IS ENGAGED THE CAR ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE TO THE SET SPEED WHILE THE TIRES HAVE NO TRACTION ON THE ROAD, CAUSING THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, A SERIES OF 360'S. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS UNPREDICTABLE SITUATION NO MATTER WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE IS AS A DRIVER. WE CAN SAVE LIVES IF A WARNING WAS IN FULL VIEW IN ALL VEHICLES, SIMILIAR TO THE AIRBAG AND SEATBELT WARNINGS. I AM AWARE OF SEVERAL INCIDENTS BUT HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ACTION BEING TAKEN TO INFORM DRIVERS. IN ADDITION TO SOME TYPE OF WARNING LABEL, MY QUESTION IS, CAN ANY ACTION BE TAKEN BY ALL CAR MANUFACTURERS, TO DESIGN THE CRUISE CONTROL OPTION TO DISENGAGE IF THERE IS INADEQUATE ROAD TRACTION?*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in WESTBURY, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GS300 Wheels

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10141040

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 15, 2005.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with WHEELS . CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING A DEFECT IN ALLOY WHEEL. CONSUMER DISCOVERED A CRACKED SPOKE IN ALLOY WHEEL WHEN CHECKING TIRES FOR PROPER PRESSURE. *TS THE DEALER WAS SHOWN THE DAMAGED WHEEL BUT PROVIDED NO CORRECTIVE ACTION. *NM.Mileage was 78013 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69SX10. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in SONORA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001214. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Lexus Gs300 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Lexus Gs300 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LEXUS OF PLEASANTON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 925-251-7155 . DEALER'S CITY: PLEASANTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10312249

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 09, 2004.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE AND INCREASE THE SPEED TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPLACED AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR AT THE CONTACTS REQUEST. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDANT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REPLACED AND IT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TO NOTIFY THEM REGARDING THE FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RESPONDED TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT HAS SOLD THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,500. .Mileage was 93500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69SX10. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in GREENWOOD, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Power Train

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10368368

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2010.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER AND MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD SOME TYPE OF INTERNAL FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 121,000. .Mileage was 121000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S010. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in CARSON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Seat Belts

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10370764

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2010.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WERE NOT HOLDING THE PASSENGERS IN SECURELY. SHE STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE GETTING WEAKER. SHE ALSO STATED THAT ONCE SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK BACK IN PLACE AND IT DRAPED DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE FAILURE. SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE THEM CHECK THE SEAT BELTS. SHE ALSO FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,525 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 153,700. UPDATED 01/28/11 *BF UPDATED 02/07/11*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 153525 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S710. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in SARATOGA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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LEXUS GS300 Power Train

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10383477

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Feb 21, 2011.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE, BUT I PUT IN TODAY'S DATE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T LET YOU LEAVE IT BLANK. WHENEVER I HAVE TO GO UP A RAMP OR OVERPASS,IF I HAVE TO WAIT ON THE INCLINE PART DUE TO TRAFFIC OR A REDLIGHT, AFTER BEING ON THE BRAKE FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF TO GO FORWARD THE CAR ALWAYS ROLLS BACKWARDS AND WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS A LITTLE TO GO FORWARD AS NOT TO ROLL BACK THE CAR DOESN'T GO SMOOTHLY IT SURGES AND YOU HAVE BE IN CONTROL OF THE BRAKE OR YOU'LL ROLL BACK AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT OR SURGE TOO FAR FORWARD. I'M ALWAYS AFRAID WHEN I HAVE TO BE ON SOME OVERPASS AND HAVE TO WAIT TO GO BECAUSE THE LONGER THE WAIT THEN I KNOW FOR SURE THAT AS SOON AS I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO GO FORWARD THE CAR IS GOING TO START TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND IT'S REALLY SCARY. IF I HAVE TO GO UP A RAMP IN A PARKING GARAGE AND IF THERE IS A LINE THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN IT'S MY TURN TO GO THEN IT SURGES FORWARD. EVEN ON A REGULAR FLAT STREET, AFTER HAVING YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK WHEN YOU HAVE TO GO THIS CAR SURGES FORWARD WITH A JOLT . I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR ROLLING BACKWARDS, BUT IT'S A BIG PROBLEM. IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH MOST CARS OR IS THIS A DEFECT? I NEED TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM OF ROLLING BACK AND THEN THE CAR JOLTING FORWARD. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S810. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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LEXUS GS300 Vehicle Speed Control

LEXUS GS300 2001 Safety Review #10383477

LEXUS GS300 2001 car safety problem was reported on Feb 21, 2011.LEXUS GS300 2001, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE, BUT I PUT IN TODAY'S DATE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T LET YOU LEAVE IT BLANK. WHENEVER I HAVE TO GO UP A RAMP OR OVERPASS,IF I HAVE TO WAIT ON THE INCLINE PART DUE TO TRAFFIC OR A REDLIGHT, AFTER BEING ON THE BRAKE FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF TO GO FORWARD THE CAR ALWAYS ROLLS BACKWARDS AND WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS A LITTLE TO GO FORWARD AS NOT TO ROLL BACK THE CAR DOESN'T GO SMOOTHLY IT SURGES AND YOU HAVE BE IN CONTROL OF THE BRAKE OR YOU'LL ROLL BACK AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT OR SURGE TOO FAR FORWARD. I'M ALWAYS AFRAID WHEN I HAVE TO BE ON SOME OVERPASS AND HAVE TO WAIT TO GO BECAUSE THE LONGER THE WAIT THEN I KNOW FOR SURE THAT AS SOON AS I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO GO FORWARD THE CAR IS GOING TO START TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND IT'S REALLY SCARY. IF I HAVE TO GO UP A RAMP IN A PARKING GARAGE AND IF THERE IS A LINE THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN IT'S MY TURN TO GO THEN IT SURGES FORWARD. EVEN ON A REGULAR FLAT STREET, AFTER HAVING YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK WHEN YOU HAVE TO GO THIS CAR SURGES FORWARD WITH A JOLT . I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR ROLLING BACKWARDS, BUT IT'S A BIG PROBLEM. IS THIS A PROBLEM WITH MOST CARS OR IS THIS A DEFECT? I NEED TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM OF ROLLING BACK AND THEN THE CAR JOLTING FORWARD. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JT8BD69S810. Lexus Gs300 2001 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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