1998 Lexus GS300 cruise control problems
29 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 1998 Lexus GS300, which is 32% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the cruise control complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While pulling from light and upon reaching 40 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 MPH, driver almost lost control. Consumer shut the vehicle off and coasted to the shoulder of the highway to stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus gs300. While attempting to park in a residential driveway, the vehicle began to jerk and accelerated independently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure and stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 97,400.
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