2006 Lexus GS300 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,874miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Lexus GS300, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,874 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.
“While bringing the car to a stop, I am experiencing a very hard downshift from 2nd gear to 1st gear. This hard downshift is so abrupt that it feels as if you were rear ended. Research shows this being an electronic failure in the electronic control module backed with hundreds of complaints of this exact issue to this particular year, make and model. In several cases, mentions of a class action lawsuit against toyota/Lexus have been mentioned. It's a costly, yet unnecessary repair caused by a flawed design within the electronic componentry.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118525, filed 2018-08, 117,000 miles“When making right hand turns and applying heavy throttle, engine braking or torque management engages causing the car to forcefully resist acceleration. Happens on wet or snowy roads or dry conditions. This control system also keeps the rear wheels turning when braking in slippery/snowy and icy conditions, even when completely stopped. I've almost been hit several times when trying to merge into heavy traffic in right hand turns. Flooring it causes the car to basically try to stop itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10380159, filed 2011-02, 49,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Lexus GS300. The contact stated that the check engine and vehicle stability control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10650242, filed 2014-10, 75,500 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus GS300
35 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus GS300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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