1998 Lexus GS 300

NHTSA — Tires Problems

10.0

really awful

Crashes / Fires:: 1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:: 2 / 0
Average Mileage:: 33,571 miles

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problem #7

Jul 092019

GS 300

235,000 miles

The contact owns a 1998 Lexus GS300 equipped with dextero touring dtr1 tires, size: 21560R16 95H (na). The contact stated that the vehicle began to shake while driving. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the two front tire sidewalls were cracked from the inside. The contact purchased the tires at walmart. The contact replaced the tires at his own expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 235,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Rahliegh, NC, USA

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problem #6

Jul 092006

GS 300

miles

I was recently in a car accident on July 9, 2006 at 3:30 am. The car went out of control. All four tires were flat, my ABS system didn't work and my airbags didn't deploy. Myself and another passenger was hurt very badly.

- Va. Beach, VA, USA

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problem #5

Feb 142001