2006 Lexus GS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Lexus GS, 7% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,000 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.
“I have been facing transmission issues that require the vehicle to shift up to move even at low speeds, with the transmission shifting either hard or smoothly, and often unnecessarily to a higher gear. This issue is rare but occurs frequently. I think this is a factory defect because I have been seeing lots of YouTube videos where they mention that the transition in these cars feels jerky, sluggish, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #11587753, filed 2024-05“Transmission problem shifting from 1 to 3 and don't shift up more than that ,mechanic asked to change the transmission cause its major problem for this car . Too many people complaining about that .”
NHTSA complaint #11292188, filed 2019-12Related service bulletins
- 10179697Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10205346Oct 16, 2014Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10039124May 31, 2011Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information.
- 10037625Jan 6, 2011Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
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 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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