Door Latch Problems of Lexus GS300

Lexus GS300 owners have reported 2 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2006 Lexus GS300

Failure Date: 03/27/2006

Lexus Gs300 had 1472 miles, driver door opened & was over-extended by wind. Hinges separated from body & door misaligned. We complained from the time car was bought, the front doors swing too easily. On 2/9/07, front passenger door was opened , passenger entered & door would not close properly. Re-opened door to check if anything was caught in door, & nothing was found. Door would not close. Re-opened door & saw identical separation of hinge as on driver's door a year earlier. Vehicle has 8300 miles. Door had no mis-treatment prior to incidents.

See all problems of the 2006 Lexus GS300 🔎.

2 Door Latch problem of the 1998 Lexus GS300

Failure Date: 09/01/2005

Power lock failure. From forums, number of Gs300 owners are experiencing this problem. Did not realize my rear door had failed to lock until my 3 year old managed to open it. Dealer states the entire lock assembly has to be replaced at over $600 per door.

See all problems of the 1998 Lexus GS300 🔎.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Lexus GS300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
3
Door Latch problems
2


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