2007 Lexus GS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
102,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 25 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 8.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.0% |
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 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Engine: 5; Air Bags: 4; Exterior Lighting: 4; Visibility/Wiper: 4; Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 7
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 7 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 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2018: 1; 2019: 4; 2020: 5; 2021: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 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 10480800 · 2012-10-17 (October 17, 2012)
THE BRAKES ALWAYS MAKE ALOT OF NOISE AND JUST HATE THE CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10480800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10703567 · 2015-04-03 (April 3, 2015)
THE LEXUS DEALER ONCE AGAIN (THE FIRST INSTANCE WAS IN DECEMBER 2013 AT 45,533 MILES AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF PADS AND ROTORS.) REPORTED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PINS WERE SEIZED AND HAD TO BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED (NEITHER ACTION IS A LEXUS SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY.). AS IN THE FIRST INSTANCE, IT IS FORTUNATE THAT NO ACCIDENT RESULTED FROM THESE SEIZED CALIPERS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 60,449 miles reported. Look up ODI 10703567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10508044 · 2013-04-12 (April 12, 2013)
AS I WAS DRIVING, ALL THE SUDDEN I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TO MAKE TURNS. I NOTICED THAT THE P/S LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCHES ON THE INTERNET AND I FOUND OUT THAT SEVERAL TOYOTA & LEXUS VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR POWER STEERING AND EMC FAILURE PROBLEM. SO WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME ALL THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN DONE AND THERE IS NO EMC FAILURE RECALL AT THIS MOMENT. BUT THERE WAS A EMC RECALL ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL. I ASSUME THAT THEY MIGHT BE USING THE SAME PARTS ON MY CAR AND THAT SHOULD BE RECALLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10508044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11320186 · 2020-04-04 (April 4, 2020)
NO POWER STEERING
Owner-reported narrative. 139 miles reported. Look up ODI 11320186 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11222018 · 2019-06-23 (June 23, 2019)
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID ISSUE
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10823128 · 2016-01-29 (January 29, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS GS. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START AND THE CHECK HYBRID INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER 40 MINUTES, BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYBRID BATTERY WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10823128 at NHTSA ↗