Lexus GS300 check engine light comes on

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lexus gs300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vsc and check engine sensor indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the emc was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · VA

Purchased a 98 gs300 six months ago and my vsc, ABS, brake light and check engine warning gauges came up and will not go away. Did some research and found out the brake master cylinder, throttle position sensor and throttle position actuator were the problems. With these few items gone bad my car produces little to no power during acceleration. The car barely gets up to 45 MPH with acceleration pedal all the way down to the floor. With the vsc gone bad there is an alarm that stretches to uncomfortable hearing levels that' hurts like the devil. My car will literally stop in the middle of cruising and won't pick up any speed unless I have my foot pedal all the way down to the floor, which also often times causes it to turn off on highways, all types of streets and other areas. Also with these items gone bad my car shifts so hard to the point where it jumps whenever I shift into any position. All in all the vehicle, I feel , is too dangerous to drive at this time

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 163,631 miles · VA

Excessive oil consumption. Vehicle burns 3 1/2 qts of oil or more every 1500 miles. Causing my plugs to foul out and check engine code (0300) multiple cylinder misfire causing car to have sluggish acceleration. I took car in to charles barker lexus and was charged a diag fee and then told the car is burning oil internally and would be $4100 plus parts for further diag. Lexus offered a customer support program for stated issues for 9 years w/ no mileage limitations of which I was never informed of and was within time frame to qualify. At the time I was unaware of the program and now lexus is telling me my VIN # does not fall under that program and my vehicle is experiencing all of the identical issues. Also transmission solenoid failed causing hard jolt when slowing down before stopping. Fixed solenoid only to then have to replace cars computer. The transmission repair mechanic informed me of the ongoing problems with lexus transmissions and computer failure for the 2006 gs 300 as well as a class action law suite that was filed because of the same issues excessive oil consumption. I have since contacted lexus informing them of my issues and they decline to address my issues telling me that my vehicle VIN # does not fall under any recalls. I have spent over $2000 replacing the transmission solenoid and I had the cars computer rebuilt vs spending the additional money to replace it. Lexus denies the issues stated that is well documented on the forums pages and refuses to refund me for monies spent as well as refuses to address excessive oil consumption issues when they just settled a class action lawsuit for the same issues stated and offered a customer support program to pay for the cost of repairs for a period of 9 yrs with no mileage limitations. I have documentation for my repairs and looking for assistance in what action I need to take for this matter.

Filed Mar 15, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · NV

No 2 cyclinder no compression posible valve spring failure my car experience flashing check engine

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · AL

While car newly made remote key crank car that had been sitting without being driven 30 +days , I crank car and alarm sounded and flashing lights came on and would not turn off when car key taken out of ignition. Then the car began to crank all by itself without the key even in the ignition!!! I unhinged the battery cables and the car wrnt dead. Also smoke was coming from back engine area!! I towed car to lexus dealer and they replaced the starter. The gear shift locked and the car drove for about a month whe check engine light came on reporting electrical/oxygen sensor code. The car started making a clicking chirping low sound coming from behind dash board. I reported it to lexus dealer service a again but nothing done about it. An outside mechanic said it could be an electrical problem or faulty alternator.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 75,500 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gs300. The contact stated that the check engine and vehicle stability control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,500.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gs300. The contact stated that she attempted to accelerate but the vehicle failed to move and there was an increase in engine rpms. Additionally, the check engine warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the piston rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who recommended replacing the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for part of the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 100,249 miles · TN

Car max, inc. Sold [xxx] a defective automobile. Defective automobile; 2006 lexus gs 300 VIN# [xxx] mileage 100,249 carmax stock # [xxx]. Carmax refuse to repair the automobile. March 9, 2012; about 8:45 pm (night), headlights malfunctioned (cut off/on repeatedly). March 28, 2012; lexus of memphis replaced cogged AC filter. Engine front cover seal has noticeable oil leak, and left rear door lock actuator does not work. Invoice # [xxx]. Mileage 100,952. April 6, 2012; the following indicators/warning messages illuminated: brake wear, skid control, check engine and check vsc. [xxx], ase advance level specialist, lexus certified master diagnostic specialist, ase master auto technician, and a member of the national diagnostic council, order technician to perform system calibration. No illumination of indicators/warning messages. Mileage 101,139. April 11, 2012; the following indicators/warning messages illuminated: brake wear, skid control, check engine and check vsc came back on. Mileage 101,232. [xxx] performed an historical review of the lexus gs 300 maintenance record from y2005 to ytd and performed an in-depth diagnostic. As recommended by lexus technical service information bulletins dtc (diagnostic trouble codes),[xxx] recommended the following corrective actions: 7.1 lb-sb-0087-08; dtcs p030# - cylinders 1 ? 6 misfire detected 7.2 lb-sb-0092-09; dtcs p0172, p0175, and p0037, replace oxygen sensors and computer 7.3 lb-sb-0069-11; dtcs p030# replace, r & r piston ring set 7.4 a960e electronic controlled transmission system dtc p0761 solenoid; replace automatic trans assy, note: the maintenance history indicated that the cylinders misfiring occurred on august 25, 2009, and november 30, 2011. Trans solenoid dtc p0761 was detected on november 23, 2011 and april 9, 2012. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 112,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact noticed the check engine and the vsc warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated the throttle position sensor would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. The mechanic replaced the front and rear throttle position sensor. The failure continued after the repair. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v080000 (suspension:automatic stability control (asc)). The contact was unaware if the vehicle was repaired under the recall by the previous owner. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. ...updated 08-15-12 *bf updated 08/21/12

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 190,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. The contact stated that when driving between 30-40 MPH, the vehicle would begin to loose power and stall sporadically with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The manufacturer was not contacted. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000 and the current mileage is 192,380. Updated 02/09/12*lj the dealer found the throttle position sensor was out of specification and there was an open circuit. Updated 02/27/12