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2006 Lexus GS repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Lexus GS body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (90%)

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

35000 mi Only unrepaired issues were rattles in the doors and a creak in the back windshield 
6000 mi popping in dash - dealer replaced plastic piece under wiper blades. warranty 
11250 mi Popping in dash - dealer put felt around edges of dash. warranty 
35000 mi popping in dash - dealer made more adjustments to felt. 
54300 mi popping in dash - Always pops when cold below 50 degrees). Worked on dash. Slight improvement. 
71250 mi Popping in dash - never going to get it fixed. 
92000 mi Dealer replaced window previously but had wind noise ever since. After 3 trips to dealer and several phone calls, glass guy determined window did not fit properly because of modifications made when it was installed. New glass ordered & installed. 
97000 mi 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. 
10000 mi Dash rattles 
27000 mi Dash rattles 
34000 mi Door rattle when the audio is turned up loud. 
44000 mi Sealed head light was oxidized inside. The chrome and glass were discolored. 
15 mi 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 
40000 mi Recurring issues with dashboard rattles. Dealer removed dashboard and worked on this recurring issue. This was covered under warranty. Still issues with dashboard rattles. Dealer removed dashboard and worked on this recurring issue. This was covered under warranty. 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

46000 mi

US $350
moisture in headlight. did his best but likely will require headlight replacement at $1400+ 
42000 mi 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. 
46000 mi Dash had to be replaced. It was warped in the front by the windshield. 
55000 mi Dash Rattles terribly! It is awful again! Moonroof Leaks. Not covered under Platinum plan. Fighting Lexus currently. 
56000 mi Dash removed and insulated again. Sunroof leaking and had a gap around the weatherstrip. 
59200 mi Front cowl kept making a noise when going over bumps. Replaced cowl. 
61000 mi

US $2750
Both rear quarter panels started to rust quite bad around the rear wheel wells. The trim around the wheel wells pushed away and the area was no longer shaped the way it was before. Both rear quarter panels had to be removed from the car. 
65000 mi Rims peeled and were replaced. 

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2006 Lexus GS Body Problems

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