Steering went out.
The worst 2001 Lexus GS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Lexus GS 29
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
2001 Lexus GS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
| 4.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
What 2001 Lexus GS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Lower ball joint came apart or lose.
I own a 2001 lexus gs300. I bought it new. My complaint is about the design of the trunk lid. Every time you open it, it will not stay up in a wind or when parked on a hill. It has come down on my head more times than I can count. The last time was today in a wind. It cut my head. I have talked to the dealer about the problem and he said that is the way it is designed and to get a stick to hold it up. The first day I opened the trunk when I bought it, it came down on my head. I wonder what would happen if a child got hit by the trunk lid.
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Questions about the 2001 Lexus GS
Is the 2001 Lexus GS reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Lexus GS, close to a typical GS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Lexus GS?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Lexus GS have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Lexus GS get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Lexus GS range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 22 highway.
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