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Lexus Gs300 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Lexus Gs300 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
27
Years to Avoid
2006, 1998
Best Years
2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
2019
0 complaints2 recalls56 TSBs
2018
0 complaints1 recalls62 TSBs
2017Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2016Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2015Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2014
1 complaints0 recalls23 TSBs
2013
1 complaints0 recalls27 TSBs
2012Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2011Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2010Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2009Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2008Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2007
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.32 TSBs
2006Avoid
164 complaints2 recalls1 invest.109 TSBs
2005
2 complaints0 recalls54 TSBs
2004
6 complaints0 recalls51 TSBs
2003
16 complaints0 recalls52 TSBs
2002
15 complaints0 recalls60 TSBs
2001
21 complaints0 recalls67 TSBs
2000
45 complaints0 recalls49 TSBs
1999
56 complaints0 recalls53 TSBs
1998Avoid
91 complaints1 recalls73 TSBs
1997
0 complaints1 recalls35 TSBs
1996
2 complaints1 recalls26 TSBs
1995
12 complaints1 recalls26 TSBs
1994
7 complaints1 recalls25 TSBs
1993
7 complaints1 recalls24 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Lexus Gs300 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2006, 1998 Lexus Gs300 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Lexus Gs300, consider the 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

27 model years analyzed