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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 10 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 AWD

23020 mi Car hesitates when accelerating at low revs in Eco mode occasionally. Dealer couldn't find problem through Toyota updates or on a test drive. Still present. Recommended to drive in Normal, Sport or Sport+. So much for saving fuel.. 
27280 mi hesitation on accelerating. Confession: Owner's fault. I have a habit of holding the brake pedal lightly when starting from a stop, thus confusing the throttle by wire computer setting. The car hesitated not knowing what the hell I expected 
19000 mi Gear whine sound at certain speeds 

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2007 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

66700 mi Wheel bearings [cv joints] on both front tires failed. Outer and inner on driver, outer on passenger side. 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

85000 mi

US $2900
Check VSC Engine lights on. "P2757 - Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Solenoid Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off" Common Problem for this 2006 lexus gs 300. Not the solenoid problem. Transmission must be replaced. Too costly fix. complete replacement for the transmission. one dealer gave me the 75% discount on the transmission. Otherwise, $5000-$6000 job. 
170000 mi

US $5000
Harsh 2nd to 1st gear downshift. Showed a Code P0756, shift solenoid issue read by my code scanner. Lexus of Pleasanton verified the code and told me I needed a new transmission. BS. Most Lexus forums state that its likely due to the ECU which governs the transmission. Not happy with the fact that they want me to spend $5000.00 when they could check something as simple as the ECU. 
171000 mi

US $120
Lexus diagnosed my GS300 as having a bad transmission. I checked the Lexus forums and found that there was a possibility that the electronic control module may be the issue. I removed the module and had it sent out for repair with a note about harsh transmission shifts. Repair facility stated that the ECM also controls the transmission. They replaced a circuit on the ECM board and sent it back. I reinstalled the ECM and now it runs fine. It galls me that Lexus is not aware of the issue! 

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2006 Lexus GS 4dr Sedan

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

65000 mi Front CV boots leaking. Had to be replaced. Both front ones replaced. 
310000 mi

¤1000
Guibo, ruber flex disk for drive shaft 

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Lexus GS Transmission Problems

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