Three problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 2000 Lexus GS300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tire became completely unattached and jammed against right front quarter panel causing body damage. Going only doing 30 mph at the time. Thank god I had just exited the interstate and no one hit me. Car in shop right now with estimated damage of $500 (excluding body damage).
Vehicle purchased used from jm Lexus with 9,800 miles. Within the first 4 months of ownership the vehicle was taken to the dealership 5 times to rectify a front end vibration at highway speeds. During the five visits the vehicle had the tires rebalanced, front brake rotors resurfaced, alignment, new tires installed, realignment, recalibration of the steering rack, tires removed and rebalanced and new brake rotors installed.
Vehicle vibrates in front at any speed. Vehicle developed problem at 10,000 miles, and dealer put new tires on. 2,000 miles later, vehicle is again vibrating. Manufacturer sent a representative to look a vehicle, and found nothing wrong.