Major Problems with 1998 Lexus GS 300 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1998 Lexus GS 300

1998 Lexus GS 300 AUTOMATIC (ASC) Victims: 2 Mileage: 107000 miles

1998 Lexus GS 300 TRUNK LID Victims: 1 Mileage: 56699 miles

1998 Lexus GS 300 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FRONT and TIRES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lexus GS 300 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the driver encountered delayed acceleration. yh...	15 ~ 138817 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION at 45 mph vehicle accelerates without control have to shift to neutral and turn ignition off. from a stop the	5 ~ 193000 miles
TIRES bridgestone tires have experienced several flats. mjs...	3 ~ 235000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlight sensor failed. *yc...	3
SERVICE BRAKES i purchased a vehicle off the streets and had no clue on how the system works when purchasing a salvaged...	2
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. while driving less than 20 mph the contact heard a loud popping sound....	2 ~ 152500 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT we own a 1998 lexus model gs 300. this saturday my wife was driving the lexus and the entire wheel...	2 ~ 135000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE when opening the trunk trunk lid falls down unexpectedly which may cause injuries. ak ml...	2 ~ 56699 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving throttle was stuck causing vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly in which the occupant had to press hard on the...	2 ~ 39900 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while braking in a parking lot it seemed that the abs braking system was activated. when braking vehicle lurched forward	2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN automatic transmission--bolt....	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL purchased a 98 gs300 six months ago and my vsc abs brake light and check engine warning gauges came up...	1
ENGINE purchased a 98 gs300 six months ago and my vsc abs brake light and check engine warning gauges came up...	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. the contact stated that when driving between 30-40 mph the vehicle would...	1 ~ 190000 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs 300. while driving approximately 15 mph the steering wheel became stuck and it...	1 ~ 186000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the "vsc" and the "vsc off" lights both turn on at the same time and the engine suddenly come to...	1 ~ 146400 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl* - the contact called stating that she had a crash on 07/09/06 in her 1998 lexus gs300. the contact...	1 ~ 107000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brake pad "pins" dislodged which was caused by the rear brake caliper plate for brake pads to fall off....	1
AIR BAGS no summary listed in abov evehicle. *ak...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 5/13/1999:took car in for 10k check-up. advised dealer that i was experiencing a frontend shudder at higher speeds or upon...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5/13/1999:took car in for 10k check-up. advised dealer that i was experiencing a frontend shudder at higher speeds or upon...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING sunroof electrical sensor door light steering wheel....	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sunroof electrical sensor door light steering wheel....	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING sunroof electrical sensor door light steering wheel....	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING rod bearing knock first heard at 3300 miles dealer refused to repair stateing that problem can not be duplicated. i	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dead battery. yh...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE bridgestone tires have experienced several flats. mjs...	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION the vehicle experienced failure of the (98v-080) yaw sensor prior to recall replacement resulting in near accidents after recall replacement	1

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