CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Lexus GS300 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (35 reports).
2006 Lexus GS300 recalls
Most common 2006 Lexus GS300 problems
Problem areas named in the 124 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 35 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
What owners report
"P2757 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID CONTROL CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF " WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN PULLING IN REVERSE. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE .
MY CAR IS A 2006 LEXUS. IN 2018 I SHOWED THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP THE DAMAGE TO THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. I TOLD THEM MANY PEOPLE ONLINE HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES. THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR TSBS ISSUED FOR IT. I DID MY OWN RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT IN 2016, LEXUS ISSUED A TSB BECAUSE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WHERE THE COLOR HAS BLACK SPOTS ON IT AND THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE MIRROR. THE TSB IS L-SB-0043-16 AND WEBLINK IS HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV/ODI/TSBS/2016/SB-10084333-5448.PDF. I PRINTED THIS OUT AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY. THEY SAID MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I EXPLAINED THE TSB WAS ISSUED 10 YEARS AFTER MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED SO OFCOURSE THE CAR WOULD
ON 3/11/2019 I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I HAD TO SLAM THE BRAKES TO NOT HIT A MEDIAN. LUCKILY I DIDN'T GET REAR ENDED. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER. I FOUND MYSELF FROM RESEARCH THE VEHICLE HAS A CAMPAIGN RECALL "9LC" AND THEY SAID MY CAR DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE VIN NUMBER RANGE FOR THE REPAIR. DID MY OWN RESEARCH AND FOUND IT WAS WITHIN RANGE (HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION FOR MY VEHICLE THAN THE DEALER? SEEMS FISHY TO ME LIKE THEY DON'T WANT TO DO WARRANTY WORK) THEY AGREED TO COVER IT IF IT WAS THE STEERING RACK. NOW THEY DID THERE DIAGNOSTICS TO CONFIRM THE ISSUE. TWO DAYS LATER THEY SAID
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE (USED) IN 2014. I HAVE EXPERIENCED A REBUILT TRANSMISSION ($4200), NEW ALTERNATOR AND NOW I'M CURRENTLY EXPERIENCE OIL CONSUMPTION. MY CAR IS BURNING OIL AT-AT-A RAPID PACE. I HAVE REPLACED MY OIL TWO TIMES IN TWO MONTHS. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT'S THE ENGINE (MANUFACTURER ISSUE) AND IT IS DUE TO CARBON BUILD UP DUE TO A STANDARD FOR THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. IT'S BURNING ALOT OF OIL THAT IS CAUSING THE BUILD UP IN THE ENGINE. IT WAS ADVISED THAT I SHOULD REPLACE THE ENGINE (WHO CAN AFFORD THAT) OR HAVE IT REBUILT. IF THIS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND I'M A MOTHER OF TWO YOUNG CHILDREN
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING DO NOT WORK
2006 Lexus GS300 questions
Does the 2006 Lexus GS300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Lexus GS300: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GS300?
Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (35), Engine (18), Power Train (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Lexus GS300 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.