2007 Lexus GS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Lexus GS, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,250 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.
“Auto dimming glass has started to deteriate causing black streaks and impairing visibility. This is don't a surface level scratch, this is underneath the glass and a faulty product.”
NHTSA complaint #11317013, filed 2020-03, 156,500 miles“The anti-reflective coating on the rear view mirror on the inside of the car is coming through the mirror causing black spots that obscure vision out the back of the car. This issue affects all 2006-2011 Lexus gs models. All oem replacements online have this happen to some degree. I bought this car a couple months ago, this was an issue from the day I bought it and most likely started many years prior in my specific model.”
NHTSA complaint #11581479, filed 2024-04“Inner rear view mirror discoloration including black streaks and spots make it impossible to safely observe behind vehicle. Lexus has an internal secret safety tsib l-sb-0043-16 but refuses to acknowledge it or perform a repair, claiming it is not the subject of a official recall. This is a known issue for many Lexus owners and is widespread across numerous Lexus models over the years of 2006 through 2009 and includes gs300, gs350, gs430, gs450h and gs460. …”
NHTSA complaint #11240598, filed 2019-07Related service bulletins
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus GS
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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