Lexus GS300 owners have reported 8 problems related to front suspension (under the suspension category). 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).
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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.
Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times for vibration in front end and steering wheel, cannot remedy. Dealer stated they have had problems with vibration.
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While driving at speed of60- 65mph there is vibration in the front end. Also, steering wheel vibrates. Contacted dealer. And he replaced tires, and did an alignment. In addition, engine will surge and hesitate at times.
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There is a noise coming from the left front end of vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified. The dealer states the tires are causing the noise and replaced tires, but the problem continues.
At 45 mph vehicle accelerates without control, have to shift to neutral, and turn ignition off. From a stop the car will suddenly accelerates without drivers control. Front end shakes at 45 mph and above, has cruise control.
There is an extensive vibration on high speeds (50 - 75 mph). Addressed this issue twice at the two different dealers. I requested wheel balance and alignment done, but unfortunately nothing helped.