As I pulled up and made a left turn into the driveway at my parent's house, I heard a loud clunk and the car dropped to the ground and could not be moved and so it died in the middle of the residential street. I came out and found that it was my lower ball joint and it had broke off the rod was actually sheared off from the joint. I have the control joint that was broken. Lexus says that my car is not covered under the recall but I disagree and feel that this is a manufacturer defect that should have been covered under the recall. Had this broke off at highway speeds, I would have been in big trouble.
The worst 1995 Lexus GS300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension4
- Electrical3
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Locks1
Problems by type
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- Suspension4
- Electrical3
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Locks1
Recalls 1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to inadequate lubrication of the inside of the lower ball joints, excessive wear can occur causing damage to the lower ball joints. Separation of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle arms could occur.
- Risk
- This condition could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.
Recall number 99V125000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Lexus GS300 26
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 this...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-October 16, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete
1995 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 | 22 | 18 |
What 1995 Lexus GS300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lexus gs300. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud popping noise when he lost control of the vehicle. With excessive force to the steering wheel, he was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. After inspection, he noticed that the front driver side tire was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a safe location. The dealer was not notified; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number:99v125000 ( suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The vehicle failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileage was 162,544.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lexus gs300. The contact stated that the front driver side wheel spins and can be pushed back onto the wheel base. The mechanic placed the vehicle on the left and was also able to do this. The ball joint and the bearings on the vehicle were defective. The contact spoke with the manufacturer about recall campaign number 99v125000, which was related to the suspension, control arm and lower ball joint, and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. A new motor was installed; therefore, the mileage was not available.
Dt: contact owns a 1995 lexus. While driving one could hear a rattling noise. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. The contact was told that the front lower control arms and the ball joints needed to be replaced. A recall on this particular vehicle was issued but this vehicle but VIN is not included in the recall due to VIN. The cost to repair the vehicle will be $2000.
When the brakes were pressed the vehicle would accelerate. *nlm problem was corrected floor mat was over pedal.
Vheicle was left in drive and was turned off with key out of ignition. This has happened more that one time. Cigarette lighter can burn out a fuse if used too many times. Manufacturer was notified.
Alternator failed and owner was trapped in vehicle because the power doors and windows would not operate. The fire department was called and broke a window to free the trapped owner.
Battery failed several times. Door locks failed and lock me inside.
When the brakes are applied they resisted, would not stop vehicle, oncecausing the vehicle to go air born over a curve, resulting in a crash/injury.
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Questions about the 1995 Lexus GS300
Is the 1995 Lexus GS300 reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1995 Lexus GS300, fewer than a typical GS300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Lexus GS300?
Suspension, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 1995 Lexus GS300 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Lexus GS300 suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V125000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Lexus GS300 get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Lexus GS300 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 22 highway.
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