Lexus GS400 owners have reported 9 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was driving down the street, a rather busy street trying to stop. The Lexus would not stop, due to the struts and mounts are broken. Which I learned from sears automotive. The defects interfere with car overall ability to stop properly, it also sways over into the opposite lanes. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Lexus Gs400. While driving at an unknown speed, the lower ball joint made a loud squeaking noise and then failed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the diagnostic indicated that the sensor wire had to be rewired and the front lower ball joint needed to be Read details...
Vehicle has a fast shudder of the steering wheel at highway speeds. It also has a vibration in the seats at 45 mph. We replaced the tires three times with different types and cannot eliminate the vibration. It must be a suspension part. Read details...
1998 Lexus Gs400 with ball joint failure. Consumer states that the vehicle was involved in a serious accident due to the ball joint failure. He sent the ball joint to Lexus for inspection. Read details...
Front suspension has clunk noise when going over speed bump in slow speed. Dealer never able to resolve the problem and same sympton recur every 6k miles after dealer repair the suspension. Read details...