The worst 1997 Lexus GS300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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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 1997 Lexus GS300 35
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
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- 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...
1997 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 |
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Questions about the 1997 Lexus GS300
Is the 1997 Lexus GS300 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Lexus GS300.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Lexus GS300?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Lexus GS300 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Lexus GS300 get?
Official estimates for the 1997 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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