Lexus GS400 years to avoid
No model year of the Lexus GS400 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Lexus GS400 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lexus GS400 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus GS400 problems
All model years combined.
- Acceleration14
- Brakes10
- Airbags9
- Electrical8
- Suspension7
- Seat belts6
- Engine5
- Tires4
- Lights3
- Body3
- Steering2
- Visibility1
Lexus GS400 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 8 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 17 | Acceleration | 57,188 | 0 | 6 | |
| 1998 | - | 31 | Airbags | 85,000 | 1 | 14 | |
| 1994 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Lexus GS400
What years of the Lexus GS400 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Lexus GS400 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Lexus GS400?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus GS400?
Acceleration, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (10) and airbags (9).
How many recalls does the Lexus GS400 have?
1 recall between 1994 and 2000. The 1998 model year has the most, with 1.
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