1998 Lexus GS300 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Lexus GS300 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. The contact stated while making a left turn the passenger side tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, but the failure was not remedied. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure and current…”
filed Jul 20, 2011
“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…”
filed Mar 31, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other GS300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 GS300 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 GS300 | 7 | 20% |
| 1999 GS300 | 7 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Lexus GS300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.