2006 Lexus GS300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus GS300. That is the most of any GS300 model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (35 complaints, 28%), typically at around 76,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 124owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Lexus GS300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 35 | 28% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 15% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 10% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 10% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 10% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 6% | 132,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 6% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 6% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 4% | 24,750 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 87,875 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | 40,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 67,625 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 119,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Lexus GS300 recalls (2)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 lexus gs300 and gs350 all wheel drive (awd) vehicles. There is a possibility that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet may interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal.
Risk: The accelerator pedal could temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will modify the plastic pad on the floor carpet free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration (RQ10003) — opened Feb 16, 2010, closed Mar 1, 2011, led to recall 11V112000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
"p2757 torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid control circuit performance or stuck off " which causes the engine to stall while driving or when pulling in reverse. Very unsafe to drive .
My car is a 2006 lexus. In 2018 i showed the lexus dealership the damage to the rear view mirror. I told them many people online have similar issues. They said there were no recalls or tsbs issued for it. I did my own research and found out that in 2016, lexus issued a tsb because the rear view…
On 3/11/2019 i was driving about 35 mph when all of a sudden my power steering went out and locked up while driving almost impossible to turn. I had to slam the brakes to not hit a median. Luckily i didn't get rear ended. Took my car to the dealer. I found myself from research the vehicle has a…
I purchased my vehicle (used) in 2014. I have experienced a rebuilt transmission ($4200), new alternator and now i'm currently experience oil consumption. My car is burning oil at-at-a rapid pace. I have replaced my oil two times in two months. My mechanic has informed me that it's the engine…
Electronic power steering do not work
Other Lexus GS300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 GS300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 124 | 2 |
| 2005 GS300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 GS300 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 GS300 | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 GS300 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 GS300 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 GS300 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 GS300 | 38 | 0 |
| 1998 GS300 | 60 | 1 |
| 1997 GS300 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 GS300 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 GS300 | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GS300?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, engine, power train problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lexus GS300?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Lexus GS300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS300 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.