2010 Lexus GS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 10 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 10.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 2; 2016: 2; 2019: 1; 2023: 3; 2024: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10306603 · 2010-02-05 (February 5, 2010)
CAR TOTALLED. WENT INTO TREE DID NOT STOP SNOW/ICE CONDITION. BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10306603 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10836773 · 2016-02-17 (February 17, 2016)
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE IN DRIVE THE RPMS RANDOMLY INCREASE FROM 500 TO 1000 AND THE CAR INCHES UP UNLESS I APPLY MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. THIS IS USUALLY NOTICEABLE WHILE I AM IN THE DRIVE-THRU AT FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS WHILE WAITING IN LINE. WHILE WAITING FOR 5 OR SO MINUTES IT USUALLY OCCURS 2-3 TIMES. I RARELY NOTICE IT HAPPEN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AS THEY USUALLY DON'T LAST THAT LONG. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST A FEW TIMES A WEEK.
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10836773 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10346649 · 2010-08-01 (August 1, 2010)
VEHICLE WANDERS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTIONS TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN FACTORY AND OWNER BEING MAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WAS NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY SINCE IT TENDS TO OVER ASSIST AND AT HIGHER SPEEDS DOES NOT ADJUST BY ADEQUATELY INCREASING THE STEERING RATIO TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HIGHER SPEED. THE VEHICLE WOULD WANDER ON CERTAIN ROAD SURFACES WHICH REQUIRED CONSTANT CORRECTION TO KEEP IT IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY DID NOT TRACK. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS EL…
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10346649 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11544330 · 2023-09-13 (September 13, 2023)
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus GS350. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced due to a fuel leak. The contact was advised to contact the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11544330 at NHTSA ↗