GS (S160)
Data covers 5 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
2JZ-GE
3.0L 6-cyl / 220 hpView details
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Lexus GS Unidentified Engine
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1UZ-FE
4.0L 8-cyl / 300 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Lexus GS, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000-2005 Lexus GS
On a used 2000-2005 Lexus GS, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the brakes (16), the engine (13) and the suspension (13). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 Lexus GS about the brakes.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 Lexus GS about the engine.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 Lexus GS about the suspension.
- Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 Lexus GS about the wheels and tires.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2000-2005 Lexus GS about the electrical system.
Recalls (1)
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2005 Lexus GS complaints?
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2005 Lexus GS. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the engine and the suspension.
Is the 2000-2005 Lexus GS a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2005 Lexus GS. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2005 Lexus GS have?
NHTSA has 117 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2005 Lexus GS as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2005 Lexus GS?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2000-2005 Lexus GS vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Lexus GS?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the engine and the suspension, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the GS have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000-2005 Lexus GS. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 117 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.