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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (28%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

135000 mi

US $1800
Rear right wheel needed to have a wheel bearing replaced. 4 hours of labor plus the part. Also machined rear rotors and did an oil change while in the shop. 
54000 mi Wheel bearing. Noise at highway speed that increased when turning right. 
35000 mi Whining noise heard from the rear of the car. Dealer couldn't find it. Nothing was done. 

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2013 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

72500 mi Rattle or loose "knocking" sounds in steering or suspension. Technician at Lexus dealer acknowledged sound, which was repeatable, but unable to isolate and repair. 
112840 mi

C $1300
Ball joint, passenger side, front 

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2010 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

31000 mi

US $99
4 wheel alignment. 

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2007 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

108000 mi

US $1495
Rear struts/shocks were leaking and needed full replacement 

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2007 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

292-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT RWD

116300 mi Two rear shock absorbers replaced 
133000 mi

£500
Roll bar links, and bushes replaced Both front shock absorbers replaced due to leakage 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

80100 mi

US $650
Right rear strut failed. Parts 353.92 Labor w/alignment 297. 
64000 mi

US $2267
suspension, struts 
40000 mi 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 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

23000 mi inspect and tighten front suspension linkage 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

76260 mi

C $1000
P/S light came on, power steering did not work. Steering ECU was ordered and installed. 
78120 mi

C $800
Bearings in rear wheel needed to be replaced. 
89160 mi

C $800
Left Front Wheel bearing hub assembly replaced 
90520 mi

C $700
Right front wheel bearing assembly replaced 

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2000 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed automatic RWD

121000 mi

US $15
Power steering fluid black from years without fluid flush. Flushed system over a period of days, replacing each day from the reservoir and exchanging in new fluid. 
103057 mi

US $380
Replaced outer tie-rods 

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