2009 Lexus GS 350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Lexus GS 350, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,125 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2009 Lexus GS 350. Consumer stated the first time he experienced sudden acceleration, he was pulling out of his driveway, when the vehicle surged forward uncontrollably. He applied the brake, but could only stop the vehicle by putting the transmission gear into neutral. Fortunately, there was adequate space and time to take action and avoid an accident. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563539, filed 2014-02, 74,750 miles“Lexus gs350: experiencing ongoing engine knocking noises during startup, idle, and stop light situations. Dealer service assured that it was normal operation, however the noises did not come until about 9500 miles. It does not sound normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10375908, filed 2011-01, 9,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus GS 350
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus GS 350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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