Lexus GS300 ball joint problems

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Suspension · 254,500 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Suspension · 122,888 miles · TX

The lower ball joint is making squeaking noises. This is a common issue faced by owners of lexus gs300 manufactured between 1998-2002. There might be a manufacturing defect or improper lubrication causing the ball joint to break. There are several life threatening incidents that have taken place so far: http://www.chrisandnat.com/projects/lexusballjoint/balljoint.htm http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/340101-lower-ball-joint-failed-today-with-pics-9.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/340101-lower-ball-joint-failed-today-with-pics-8.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/340101-lower-ball-joint-failed-today-with-pics-7.html http://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/340101-lower-ball-joint-failed-today-with-pics.html I request the federal safety agency look into this and request lexus to replace all ball joints for all lexus gs 300 that have similar issues.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Suspension · 163,000 miles · FL

Vehicle started leaning closure to the driver front side. Thought it was the brakes had the vehicle inspected and it was the lower control arm, the ball joints, the steel wheel was damaged because of the lower control among other things that affect the suspension of a vehicle. Over the vehicle is no longer driveable.

Filed Sep 20, 2013 · Suspension · 163,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs300. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the entire front end dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the driver's side lower ball joint would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred two months later. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic and the passenger's side ball joint was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 163,000. Returned by usps on 11-19-2013. Second attempt on 11-20-2013 failed.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Suspension · 162,544 miles · TX

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.

Filed Sep 2, 2010 · Suspension · CA

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.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lexus gs300. The contact stated when driving at approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel would shakes abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop several times where the tires were replaced twice, a lower ball joint was replaced, and the vehicle was re-aligned and balanced multiple times. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. Updated 11/03/10.

Filed Mar 31, 2010 · Suspension · 193,000 miles · CA · crash

Was on the freeway driving about 60 miles per hour, hit a pot hole, car dropped apparently the ball joint broke on the right side. But this happened on the left side a few months ago in december. That time I was not on the freeway. After researching on line I saw that previous models had been recalled for this problem but not the 1998. After the incident in december and the damage was corrected, I took my car to my mechanic and he checked it out made some adjustments, then it happens again. I'm afraid someone could get killed, luckily I didn't, especially the second time when I was on the freeway. Why would this happen, I always thought a lexus was a very dependable car.

Filed Mar 19, 2009 · Suspension · CA

98 lexus gs300lower ball joint dislocated itself while driving at 20mph on city streets. Luckily it wasn't on the highway. Called a towing company, and they refused to tow the lexus gs300 since it could cause more damage. During the whole ordeal, the lower ball joint puncture the original lexus 16inch wheel. A hole is visible and the dislocated ball joint sits on the wheel close the edge.

Filed Mar 19, 2009 · Suspension · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. While driving less than 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud popping sound. The vehicle pulled to the right with tremendous force. The driver was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and attempted to have the vehicle towed to the dealer; however, the tow company was uncomfortable with towing in fear that they would cause more damage. It was discovered that the lower ball joints were hanging from the vehicle and punctured the rim. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 170,000.