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2006 Lexus GS300 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Lexus GS300, 6% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.

“My Lexus GS300 passenger front door is hard to close or open, I have tried applying grease and penetrant to the hinges and no luck so far. Door is not aligned anymore, I hope that Lexus of america takes responsibility on the door issue. Vehicle parked correctly, no downhill or uphill position.”

NHTSA complaint #10788454, filed 2015-11, 127,000 miles

“Hello, first the headlights auto adjust low. They state its normal and I took the car to dealer a least 13 times for headlights pointing low and only gives about 3 or 4 ft on light beyond good. Now warranty expired. They didn't nothing. Rear view mirror faded it's not safe to use it. Dealer knows about the problem but wants me to 1300$ for new mirror. Front bushing system failed completely. I took it to 3 repair shops and all stated as know problem, they quoted 2000$ for repair because Lexus will not and don't sell only bushings. You have to buy all new complete arm controls. …”

NHTSA complaint #10748849, filed 2015-08, 75,000 miles

“2006 Lexus GS300, the upper door hinge on the driver's door slipped causing the door not to close properly, as though misaligned. The car has been in no accidents and has suffered no trauma at all. Have you had other reports of this on Lexus automobiles?”

NHTSA complaint #10175948, filed 2006-12, 13,100 miles

“Lexus GS300 had 1472 miles, driver door opened & was over-extended by wind. Hinges separated from body & door misaligned. We complained from the time car was bought, the front doors swing too easily. On 2/9/07, front passenger door was opened , passenger entered & door would not close properly. Re-opened door to check if anything was caught in door, & nothing was found. Door would not close. Re-opened door & saw identical separation of hinge as on driver's door a year earlier. Vehicle has 8300 miles. Door had no mis-treatment prior to incidents.”

NHTSA complaint #10184301, filed 2007-03

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200676%
2004117%
200318%
199847%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus GS300

Exterior lighting
35 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus GS300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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