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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%)
Chart based on 102 repairs.
2006 Lexus GS engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37000 mi | 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. |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
Drivers catalytic converter went out. Also had to replace O2 sensor. |
| 137000 mi US $1200 |
several oil leaks |
2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90480 mi A $1100 |
failed fuel pump. needed replacing |
| 100440 mi | further problem with fuel pump as when failed initially had shorted the wire and not seen at time so failed again. took nearly a month for a simple wire connection to arrive. |
| 117100 mi | Intermittent smell of gas while driving. Plus very slight problem while speeding up. |
| 57200 mi US $189 |
Manufacturer recall to replace engine pistons and rings |
| 157500 mi US $400 |
Car running rough. |
2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 140000 mi US $150 |
Noted stall while driving. Was unable to replicate or find code. |
| 50200 mi US $650 |
Hole in radiator. The radiator in the Lexus is lightweight flimsy plastic. They used to rust but the newer material doesn't but apparently is more easily damaged. Must have been road debris that caused the leak. |
| 69000 mi US $50 |
Check engine light. The dealer replaced the gas cap and reset the check engine light, code p0430. It came back after 350 miles. I reset myself and it came back after 940 miles. |
| 73000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light code p0430. Chronic problem many attempts to repair, all unsuccessful over time. I traded the car in October 2015 |
| 83000 mi | Problem with the muffler/exhaust....needed replaced but luckily covered under certified pre-owned warranty. Total cost would have been $1700 |
| 61000 mi US $2750 |
The exhaust system was very loud. It made a loud noise when the car was running. The tech. found a problem with the front half of the exhaust system that included the catalytic converter. The front half of the all had to be replaced. |
| 86800 mi C $400 |
Corrosion found throughout exhaust system |
| 87100 mi C $700 |
Car had unusually loud exhaust note; exhaust was patched at Y-Joint. Other parts of exhaust remain corroded. |
| 91760 mi | Check Engline Light / "Check VSC" Warnings came on |
| 28000 mi | Leaky water pump discovered while in for the recalls. |
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