Lexus GS Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 118 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Lexus GS (2006–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 44. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (20 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All GS model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine20 17%
• Other or unknown19 16%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)18 16%
• Fuel system14 12%
• Steering12 10%
• Exterior lighting12 10%
• Electrical system11 9.5%
• Air bags10 8.6%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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