2006 Lexus GS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
110,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 44 complaints (20.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 11.4% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 6.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
Engine: 9; Visibility/Wiper: 8; Electrical System: 6; Exterior Lighting: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 3; Power Train: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 6; 2015: 7; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2019: 3; 2020: 9; 2021: 4; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11292188 · 2019-12-30 (December 30, 2019)
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM SHIFTING FROM 1 TO 3 AND DON'T SHIFT UP MORE THAN THAT ,MECHANIC ASKED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION CAUSE ITS MAJOR PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR . TOO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT .
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11292188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11292464 · 2020-01-01 (January 1, 2020)
HELLO EVERYONE -- I HAVE 06 LEXUS GS300. I HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, NEW VALVE SIX SOLENOIDS. BECAUSE I HAD HARSH ON THE 2 TO 1 DOWNSHIFT. THAT DIDN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE ECU THE NEW COMPUTER WILL COST ME $1550 ON TOP OF THE $2200 I HAD TO PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND LABOR TOO. THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL NOTICE. HOW CAN WE ALERT LEXUS OF THIS PROBLEM AND SHIFT THE COST TO THEM FOR THEIR REPAIRS?
Owner-reported narrative. 138,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11292464 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10452678 · 2012-03-22 (March 22, 2012)
THE VEHICLE LOST THE POWER ON THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE TO NEAR BY AUTO REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WERE OFF; HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS 90 DEGREE OFF THE CENTER PLUS WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AFS LIGHT (BLINKING), TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WERE ALL ON. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETECT OR CORRECT THIS PROBLEM SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DETECT WHAT CAUSED THE WHEEL TO TURNED AND LIGHTS…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,316 miles reported. Look up ODI 10452678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10488640 · 2012-12-12 (December 12, 2012)
HEADLAMP (AFS) DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. RIGHT HEADLAMP SUPPOSED TO BE AUTO LEVELING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND FACES TO THE GROUND. ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX IT WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD THEY DID. (AFS) HAS NEVER WORKED AND RIGHT HEADLAMP FALLS AND FACES TO THE GROUND AND WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP HOW TO FIX IT MY SELF. HEADLAMPS ALSO WOULD TURN OFF AT NIGHT AND NOT WORK AND WAS ON A TRIP AND HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THEY WANTED TO TURN BACK ON AGAIN. THE HEADLAMP STILL TODAY DOES NOT FACE AT NORMAL DEGREE AND CANNOT SEE ON THE RI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10488640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10690743 · 2015-02-25 (February 25, 2015)
LOW ENGINE OIL CONDITION WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS. EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING AND HAVING TO CONSTANTLY CHECK AND ADD SEVERAL TIMES BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES. OFTEN OBSERVED BY CHECKING BEFORE WARNING INDICATION. THIS COULD LEAD TO MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE INCLUDING SUDDEN LOCKUP,STALL, OVERHEATING, THROWN RODS, ETC.THERE IS RECENT EVIDENCE AND ADMISSION FROM LEXUS THAT THE PISTON RINGS WERE DEFECTIVE UPON MANUFACTURE. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 100,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10690743 at NHTSA ↗