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Nov 7, 2019 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE E...

Nov 7, 2019 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE E...

Nov 7, 2019 Engine 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE E...

Nov 7, 2019 Power Train 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VSC AND CHECK ENGINE SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE E...

Aug 20, 2015 Electrical System 158,961 mi

DOOR LOCKS ACTUATOR FAILURE ON PASSENGER FRONT, PASSENGER REAR. UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS MANUALLY OR REMOTELY VIA KEY FOB.

Aug 20, 2015 Engine

EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING EXHAUST FUME INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM EXHAUST FLANGES FROM THE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.

Aug 20, 2015 Electrical System 158,961 mi

DOOR LOCKS ACTUATOR FAILURE ON PASSENGER FRONT, PASSENGER REAR. UNABLE TO OPEN DOORS MANUALLY OR REMOTELY VIA KEY FOB.

Aug 20, 2015 Engine

EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING EXHAUST FUME INTO INTERIOR OF CAR. SYSTEM IS LEAKING FROM EXHAUST FLANGES FROM THE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.

Dec 30, 2014 Steering 143,149 mi

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER THE CARE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED EITHER WAYS. IT GETS A LITTLE BIT DIFFICULT TO TURN SOMETIMES. I HAVE CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS OKAY AS PRESCRIBED. I HAVE JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HIS VEHICLE TOYOTA IS HAVI...

Dec 30, 2014 Air Bags 143,149 mi

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER THE CARE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED EITHER WAYS. IT GETS A LITTLE BIT DIFFICULT TO TURN SOMETIMES. I HAVE CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS OKAY AS PRESCRIBED. I HAVE JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HIS VEHICLE TOYOTA IS HAVI...

Dec 30, 2014 Steering 143,149 mi

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER THE CARE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED EITHER WAYS. IT GETS A LITTLE BIT DIFFICULT TO TURN SOMETIMES. I HAVE CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS OKAY AS PRESCRIBED. I HAVE JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HIS VEHICLE TOYOTA IS HAVI...

Dec 30, 2014 Air Bags 143,149 mi

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE WHENEVER THE CARE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED EITHER WAYS. IT GETS A LITTLE BIT DIFFICULT TO TURN SOMETIMES. I HAVE CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IT IS OKAY AS PRESCRIBED. I HAVE JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HIS VEHICLE TOYOTA IS HAVI...

Feb 21, 2011 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 YOU...

Feb 21, 2011 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 YOU...

Feb 21, 2011 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 YOU...

Feb 21, 2011 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 YOU...

Dec 15, 2010 Seat Belts 153,525 mi

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 D...

Dec 15, 2010 Seat Belts 153,525 mi

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 D...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 121,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 30, 2010 Power Train 121,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 93,500 mi

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 R...

Feb 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 93,500 mi

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 R...

Oct 20, 2005 Wheels 78,013 mi

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

Oct 20, 2005 Wheels 78,013 mi

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

Feb 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

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...

Feb 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

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...

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

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

Nov 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

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

Jun 5, 2003 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 THI...

Jun 5, 2003 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 THI...

Mar 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash 39,000 mi

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

Mar 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash 39,000 mi

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

Jan 15, 2003 Steering 11,897 mi

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'...

Jan 15, 2003 Steering 11,897 mi

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'...

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Oct 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 R...

Oct 9, 2001 Suspension

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 R...

Oct 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 R...

Oct 9, 2001 Suspension

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 R...

Jan 16, 2001 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, IT ALSO OCCASIONALLY BECOMES DEPRESSED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Parking Brake

EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, IT ALSO OCCASIONALLY BECOMES DEPRESSED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *SLC