Most common 1995 Lexus GS300 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GS300 complaints by model year
Best GS300 years: 2019, 2004. Years to avoid: 2006, 1998, 2000. Compare all years →
1995 Lexus GS300 recalls (1)
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower ball joints.
What 1995 Lexus GS300 owners say
Suspension
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.
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 NHTSA 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.
Electrical system
Vheicle was left in drive and was turned off with key out of ignition. This has happened more that one time. Cigarette lighter can burn out a fuse if used too many times. Manufacturer was notified.
Alternator failed and owner was trapped in vehicle because the power doors and windows would not operate. The fire department was called and broke a window to free the trapped owner.
1995 Lexus GS300 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Lexus GS300 a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 GS300 rates better than average: 52% fewer complaints than a typical year of the GS300 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Lexus GS300?
The suspension — 4 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › control arm › lower ball joint. Next are the electrical system (3) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 Lexus GS300 have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Lexus GS300, the most recent from May 19, 1999 (lower ball joint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GS300?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006, 1998 and 2000. See the full Lexus GS300 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Lexus GS300 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 163,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.