Lexus GS 350 brakes problems
38 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
161 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
38,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 110 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
38 of 161 complaints match this topic (23.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10195311 · 2007-07-04 (July 4, 2007)
YESTERDAY MY TEST DRIVE OF THE 2007 LEXUS GS 350 AWD CONFIRMS THAT LIKE ITS SIBLINGS AND COUSINS (THE LEXUS ES 350 AND THE TOYOTA CAMRY), THE GS GIVES NO "ERROR WARNING" WHEN THE "STOP BUTTON" IS PRESSED WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THERE IS NO CHIME, NO MESSAGE TO "PUT CAR IN PARK", JUST TOTAL SILENCE. IF THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE AT THIS POINT AND THE CAR IN ON AN INCLINE, NATURALLY IT WILL ROLL. OTHER MANUFACTURER'S (CADILLAC, BMW, INFINITI) GIVE A CHIME WARNING AND/OR A MESSAGE TO PUT …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10195311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10199802 · 2007-08-16 (August 16, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT BECAME STUCK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CAUSED UNWANTED ACCELERATION. SHE NEARLY CRASHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. SHE WOULD LIKE TO FIND A WAY TO KEEP THE MATS SECURE AT ALL TIMES. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,800.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10277400 · 2009-07-20 (July 20, 2009)
2007 LEXUS GS350 SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS IS SIMILAR TO REPORTS ON FILE ON LEXUS 2007 ES350. THE GS350 WILL DRIVE AROUND IN PARKING LOT WITHOUT PRESSING ON GASOLINE PEDAL AT 12-15MPH. AT SPEEDS OF 40MPH A SLIGHT PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL CAUSES ACCELERATION TO 50-60MPH. I AM FORCED TO DRIVE IT WITH TRIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION TO SLOW VEHICLE BECAUSE EXCESSIVE BRAKE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO STOP IT. THIS IN ON-GOING ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10277400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10298637 · 2010-01-07 (January 7, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS350. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT HAD TIME TO WARM UP AFTER A COLD START THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED AND THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 29000. UPDATED 07/08/10.*LJ UPDATED 8/24/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS SINCE STALLED TWO MORE TIMES, SINCE HE LAST WROTE IN BACK IN JANUARY. THE CONSUMER STAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10298637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10307576 · 2010-02-08 (February 8, 2010)
GS 350 BRAKES *CN
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10307576 at NHTSA ↗