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Electrical systemPart report

2006 Lexus GS430 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
200,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Lexus GS430, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 contact owns a 2006 Lexus GS430. After the vehicle was driven and parked for approximately 10-15 minutes, the contact noticed flames underneath the hood. The fire was extinguished by a friend. The fire department was not notified. The contact stated that the fire may have originated from the battery compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11193336, filed 2019-04, 200,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200619%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus GS430

Brakes
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus GS430

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology