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Lexus GS repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (5%)

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Lexus GS body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

37820 mi The fastenings of the sunroof kept coming loose, so after tightening it a few times in 2020 they replaced it. At the same time a fender was coming loose and needed to be tightened. 

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2015 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

17000 mi Inner liner on front wheel was ripped and rubbing on tire 

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2013 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

22000 mi Shoulder Harness adjustment mechanism on B pillar rattles 
7000 mi All 4 chrome wheels had massive peeling of chrome on all surfaces. Dealer ordered new set of wheels and installed them without charge. Original & replacement wheel source is outside vendor utilized by Lexus. 
9000 mi After 4 chrome wheels were replaced by dealer at no charge some 5 months ago, one of the new wheels also experienced same type of chrome peeling. Dealer inspected and agreed to order new single wheel & installed at no charge. 
6000 mi Sunroof interior cover won't stay closed. Tested and not found. Problem still occurs. 
40800 mi Trim around window was loose and sunroof seal needed to be replaced due to wind noose 

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2013 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40000 mi Driver door window buttons were rattling when audio volume was high, dealer replaced window buttons and sound kit to prevent future vibrations 
34000 mi

US $400
Noise in interior molding 
36000 mi Rear view mirror slightly loose/lots of play when adjusting - dealer tightened. 
87000 mi Lexus noise kit successfully resolved issue 

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2008 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

303-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

24800 mi the paint area around and above the 2 exhaust tips were discolored and slightly 'baked'. Repaint completed at no charge on warranty 

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2007 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

303-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

5000 mi RH front door sill trim has improper fit. Replaced trim. 
20424 mi Installed kit to eliminate noises and rattles in dashboard. 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
35000 mi Only unrepaired issues were rattles in the doors and a creak in the back windshield 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
46000 mi

US $350
moisture in headlight. did his best but likely will require headlight replacement at $1400+ 

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