2006 Lexus GS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,658miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Lexus GS, 5% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,658 miles.
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.
“The steering wheel locked up while coming off the highway. I had to pull over to side of the road and eventually have the car towed. The steering wheel is still locked this day. I can't turn it left or right. I could have gotten into a accident with the sudden lost of power steering to my vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11351924, filed 2020-08, 196,000 miles“The vehicle lost the power on the middle of the road with battery light and brake light on. After towing the vehicle to near by auto repair shop, the mechanic replaced the alternator and battery light and brake light were off; however the steering wheel is 90 degree off the center plus warning lights including check engine light, afs light (blinking), traction control light were all on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452678, filed 2012-03, 45,316 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10028182Jan 16, 2009Lexus service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Electric power steering link assembly replacement. Vehicles may experience noticeable gradual increase in…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus GS
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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