The fuel tank was leaking fuel inside the vehicle's trunk. The consumer could smell gas fumes while driving/parked. The dealership will be notified. Please provide any additional information. *nm the consumer stated that the fumes became so bad they had to drive with the windows down. The gas tank began leaking and had to be replaced.
The worst 1993 Lexus GS300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Steering2
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Fuel system2
- Steering2
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
Recalls 1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- The spherical portions of certain lower ball joints had finished surfaces that were not smooth causing friction with the surface of the ball joint cap.
- Risk
- This condition can lead to separation of the balljoint increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower ball joints on the affected vehicles.
Recall number 95V072000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Lexus GS300 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement Certification Labels
- LSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- The purpose of
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014:
1993 Lexus GS300 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 | 21 | 18 |
What 1993 Lexus GS300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We have a 1993 lexus gs 300. It took us several days but we finally figured out where the gas smell was coming from. There is a leak in the gas tank.
No summary. Dt
Manufacturere rep. Correct the problem. No safety defect mentioned.
In warm weather steering makes grinding noise, possibly it affects the performance of steering.
In warm weather steering will makes a grinding noise, possibly affecting the performance of steering. *ak
Vehicle was traveling 65mph on highway, vehicle got into an accident there was no deployment of airbag , also vehicle rolled over several times after impact, still no deployment.
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Questions about the 1993 Lexus GS300
Is the 1993 Lexus GS300 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1993 Lexus GS300, fewer than a typical GS300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Lexus GS300?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 1993 Lexus GS300 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Lexus GS300 get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Lexus GS300 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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