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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus GS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Dashboard rattle was extreme. Lexus dealership felted all under / around the dashboard. After about 6 trips, the dealership got most of the annoying noise areas. There are still issues but not worth tearing the dashboard out again. This was covered un | |
| Dec | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Still issues with dashboard rattles. Dealer removed dashboard and worked on this recurring issue. This was covered under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus GS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 33300 | 0 | Loud brake squeak, replaced with updated parts |
| Apr | 2012 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus GS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Only unrepaired issues were rattles in the doors and a creak in the back windshield |
| Lexus GS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 47000 | 1000 | Bad side view mirror motor, or switch. new brakes at each corner. |
| Aug | 2011 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus GS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Lexus issued service campaign for steering - replaced part of steering mechanism - did not notice any problem, but thought best to have it done while it was being offered for free |
| May | 2010 | 50000 | 500 | Rotors and pads replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 66000 | 60 | Recharge AC |
| Dec | 2012 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus GS in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | popping in dash - dealer replaced plastic piece under wiper blades. warranty | |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Popping in dash - dealer put felt around edges of dash. warranty | |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | popping in dash - dealer adjusted wiring harness in speakers. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | popping in dash - dealer made more adjustments to felt. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Fuel system warning light on dash - dealer replaced gas cap. Initially going to charge because out of warranty but since they had already replaced 6 or 7 GS gas caps under warranty went ahead and covered. | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | popping in dash - Always pops when cold below 50 degrees). Worked on dash. Slight improvement. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 0 | Popping in dash - never going to get it fixed. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 89500 | 1400 | Ratcheting sound from behind glove box - return air actuater not operating properly. Motor needs to be replaced. Dealer estimated repair at $1400. Lesson - buy the extended warranty ... so much for Lexus quality! |
| Aug | 2009 | 91000 | 0 | Left headlight randomly turns off during driving. Turns back on when lights are shut off and then back on. |
| Dec | 2009 | 97000 | 0 | After battery cables cleaned, power windows weren't working right. The Driver's side and right rear windows worked perfectly but passenger and left rear wouldn't. After a few days, the front passenger window began working right and now they all work. Same popping noise in corners of dash when outside temp drops below 50 degrees. Dealer has worked on it every year since car was new and has never fixed. |
| Jun | 2010 | 105000 | 0 | $1400 for a plastic actuator that switches my AC between recirc and outside air. |
| Oct | 2010 | 111300 | 300 | Brakes noisy and not releasing properly. Replaced pads, turned rotors and adjusted calipers. Still have popping noise in corners of dash and other annoying problems that the dealer could never fix. Overall - great engine; lousy engineering. |
| Feb | 2012 | 137300 | 1400 | Head lights would randomly shut off one at a time. The light would come back on after switching lights off and on. |
| Apr | 2012 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus GS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Dash rattles | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | power driver side view mirror failed | |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Dash rattles | |
| Dec | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Sideview mirror motor would not go up or down. Third repair trip. Door rattle when the audio is turned up loud. |
| Sep | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | Sealed head light was oxidized inside. The chrome and glass were discolored. Retractable Sun Screen had a on tube protruding from the unit. |
| Jan | 2013 | 80000 | 650 | Right rear strut failed. Parts 353.92 Labor w/alignment 297. |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Lexus GS in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | The steering gear mechanism went bad the first day, and had to be replaced - under warranty. NO other mechanical problems. | |
| Lexus GS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 59000 | 0 | Memory function for seats never worked while I owned the car. Fantastic car. |
| Lexus GS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | inspect and tighten front suspension linkage | |
| Mar | 2011 | 40500 | 0 | replace side view mirror actuator |
| Aug | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | mirror actuator replaced on passenger side, wrong one replaced last time. mirror was not operating properly. rear window motorized sun screen not functioning properly. sun screen would only go half way up. |
| Apr | 2012 | 50000 | 110 | HID bulb on passenger side went out...took to the dealer to confirm, but replaced myself because the dealer wanted $229 for a single bulb plus $60 to install. I found it for less than half and was able to do it myself. |
| Apr | 2013 | 57000 | 189 | Manufacturer recall to replace engine pistons and rings Driver side door sensor switch |
2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lexus GS in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | 350 | moisture in headlight. did his best but likely will require headlight replacement at $1400+ |
| Lexus GS in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Adjust headlight aim, lights too low. Done under CPO warranty during routine service. |
| Jan | 2011 | 65000 | 500 | Replace brake pads, turn rotors, normal routine maintenance done for 60k mile requirements |
| Jun | 2011 | 65000 | 800 | Routine brake job, alignment, and serving of vehicle |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Lexus GS in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Leaky water pump discovered while in for the recalls. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus GS in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 83000 | 0 | Problem with the muffler/exhaust....needed replaced but luckily covered under certified pre-owned warranty. Total cost would have been $1700 |
| Apr | 2012 | 92000 | 900 | Just standard replacement of break pads and rotors on both axles with oil change and flush of break fluid |
| Lexus GS in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | The HID headlight went out. Luckily, I still had the manufactures warranty! WOW, those bulbs are not cheap!! |
| Apr | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | The plastic square part on the rear bumper fell off the car and is missing. Had to have replaced with a new one. Have no clue why it fell off. |
| Sep | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | Dash had to be replaced. It was warped in the front by the windshield. |
| Jan | 2012 | 55000 | 0 | Dash Rattles terribly! It is awful again! Moonroof Leaks. Not covered under Platinum plan. Fighting Lexus currently. Mold smell from vents. Contacting Lexus. |
| Mar | 2012 | 56000 | 0 | Dash removed and insulated again. Smell from A/C. Bad smell. Replaced A/C system. Car smelled very bad when A/C was on. Sunroof leaking and had a gap around the weatherstrip. |
| Jun | 2012 | 57500 | 22 | Rock stuck in the backing plate. Made a horrid noise and would not go away. |
| Oct | 2012 | 59300 | 0 | Front cowl kept making a noise when going over bumps. Replaced cowl. |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lexus GS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 76260 | 1000 | P/S light came on, power steering did not work. Steering ECU was ordered and installed. AFS light on, auto-level headlights do not work properly, but headlights still function. Will be making a separate trip to re-diagnose. |
| May | 2011 | 78120 | 800 | AFS came on again, from a faulty sensor harness on the suspension. Bearings in rear wheel needed to be replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 79980 | 0 | Tire pressure sensor came on twice. Dealer adjusted pressure and reset sensors; could not find a leak in the tire, and suggested that it may be due to the hot weather. |
| Mar | 2012 | 86800 | 400 | Corrosion found throughout exhaust system |
| Apr | 2012 | 87200 | 700 | Car had unusually loud exhaust note; exhaust was patched at Y-Joint. Other parts of exhaust remain corroded. |
| Aug | 2012 | 89560 | 800 | Left Front Wheel bearing hub assembly replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 90520 | 700 | Right front wheel bearing assembly replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 91760 | 0 | Check Engline Light / "Check VSC" Warnings came on |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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