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Active Recalls (2)

14V647000 Oct 15, 2014 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured Janua...

11V115000 Feb 24, 2011 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WIT...

Complaints

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Jul 24, 2019 Engine 122,000 mi

"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 .

Jul 24, 2019 Power Train 122,000 mi

"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 .

Jul 24, 2019 Engine 122,000 mi

"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 .

Jul 24, 2019 Power Train 122,000 mi

"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 .

Jun 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 84,000 mi

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 MIRR...

Jun 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 84,000 mi

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 MIRR...

Mar 20, 2019 Steering 105,000 mi

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 CAMP...

Mar 20, 2019 Steering 105,000 mi

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 CAMP...

Mar 6, 2019 Engine 45 mi

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 (M...

Mar 6, 2019 Engine 45 mi

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 (M...

Mar 4, 2019 Steering

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING DO NOT WORK

Mar 4, 2019 Steering

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING DO NOT WORK

Dec 19, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 91,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT SPEED LIMIT MY VEHICLE STARTED LEANING TO THE LEFT AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR MAKING ANY TURNS,WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. SHORTLY AFTER MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON AND MY GAS GAUGE W...

Dec 19, 2018 Suspension 91,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT SPEED LIMIT MY VEHICLE STARTED LEANING TO THE LEFT AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR MAKING ANY TURNS,WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. SHORTLY AFTER MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON AND MY GAS GAUGE W...

Dec 19, 2018 Visibility/wiper 91,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT SPEED LIMIT MY VEHICLE STARTED LEANING TO THE LEFT AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR MAKING ANY TURNS,WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. SHORTLY AFTER MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON AND MY GAS GAUGE W...

Dec 19, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 91,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT SPEED LIMIT MY VEHICLE STARTED LEANING TO THE LEFT AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR MAKING ANY TURNS,WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. SHORTLY AFTER MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON AND MY GAS GAUGE W...

Dec 19, 2018 Suspension 91,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT SPEED LIMIT MY VEHICLE STARTED LEANING TO THE LEFT AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR MAKING ANY TURNS,WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. SHORTLY AFTER MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON AND MY GAS GAUGE W...

Dec 19, 2018 Visibility/wiper 91,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT SPEED LIMIT MY VEHICLE STARTED LEANING TO THE LEFT AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL OR MAKING ANY TURNS,WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. SHORTLY AFTER MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT OFF WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON AND MY GAS GAUGE W...

Dec 18, 2018 Electrical System

TAKARA RECALL. WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BETWEEN 0-20MPH THE CAR JERKS HARSHLY.I NOTICED IF I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT WONT JERK.

Dec 18, 2018 Power Train

TAKARA RECALL. WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BETWEEN 0-20MPH THE CAR JERKS HARSHLY.I NOTICED IF I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT WONT JERK.

Dec 18, 2018 Electrical System

TAKARA RECALL. WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BETWEEN 0-20MPH THE CAR JERKS HARSHLY.I NOTICED IF I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT WONT JERK.

Dec 18, 2018 Power Train

TAKARA RECALL. WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP BETWEEN 0-20MPH THE CAR JERKS HARSHLY.I NOTICED IF I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IT WONT JERK.

Dec 10, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING INDICATOR FLASHED ON AND OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED FROM A PARKED POSITION. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF LAKEWAY, 108 RANCH RD 620 S, LAKEWAY, TX 78734, (512) 580-0600) STATE...

Dec 10, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING INDICATOR FLASHED ON AND OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED FROM A PARKED POSITION. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF LAKEWAY, 108 RANCH RD 620 S, LAKEWAY, TX 78734, (512) 580-0600) STATE...

Nov 12, 2018 Electrical System 125,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER PULLING INTO GAS STATION. TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP BURNED THROUGH PLASTIC TOP OF FUEL PUMP. WHEN CONNECTOR UNHOOKED FROM WIRE HARNESS FUEL LEAKED OUT OF TANK UNTO TOP OF FUEL PUMP. REPLACED FUEL PUMP. PHOTOS ATTACHED.

Nov 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER PULLING INTO GAS STATION. TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP BURNED THROUGH PLASTIC TOP OF FUEL PUMP. WHEN CONNECTOR UNHOOKED FROM WIRE HARNESS FUEL LEAKED OUT OF TANK UNTO TOP OF FUEL PUMP. REPLACED FUEL PUMP. PHOTOS ATTACHED.

Nov 12, 2018 Electrical System 125,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER PULLING INTO GAS STATION. TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP BURNED THROUGH PLASTIC TOP OF FUEL PUMP. WHEN CONNECTOR UNHOOKED FROM WIRE HARNESS FUEL LEAKED OUT OF TANK UNTO TOP OF FUEL PUMP. REPLACED FUEL PUMP. PHOTOS ATTACHED.

Nov 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER PULLING INTO GAS STATION. TOWED TO LOCAL MECHANIC. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP BURNED THROUGH PLASTIC TOP OF FUEL PUMP. WHEN CONNECTOR UNHOOKED FROM WIRE HARNESS FUEL LEAKED OUT OF TANK UNTO TOP OF FUEL PUMP. REPLACED FUEL PUMP. PHOTOS ATTACHED.

Aug 8, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 117,000 mi

WHILE BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP, I AM EXPERIENCING A VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. THIS HARD DOWNSHIFT IS SO ABRUPT THAT IT FEELS AS IF YOU WERE REAR ENDED. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS BEING AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS...

Aug 8, 2018 Engine 117,000 mi

WHILE BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP, I AM EXPERIENCING A VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. THIS HARD DOWNSHIFT IS SO ABRUPT THAT IT FEELS AS IF YOU WERE REAR ENDED. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS BEING AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS...

Aug 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

WHILE BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP, I AM EXPERIENCING A VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. THIS HARD DOWNSHIFT IS SO ABRUPT THAT IT FEELS AS IF YOU WERE REAR ENDED. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS BEING AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS...

Aug 8, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 117,000 mi

WHILE BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP, I AM EXPERIENCING A VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. THIS HARD DOWNSHIFT IS SO ABRUPT THAT IT FEELS AS IF YOU WERE REAR ENDED. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS BEING AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS...

Aug 8, 2018 Engine 117,000 mi

WHILE BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP, I AM EXPERIENCING A VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. THIS HARD DOWNSHIFT IS SO ABRUPT THAT IT FEELS AS IF YOU WERE REAR ENDED. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS BEING AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS...

Aug 8, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 117,000 mi

WHILE BRINGING THE CAR TO A STOP, I AM EXPERIENCING A VERY HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. THIS HARD DOWNSHIFT IS SO ABRUPT THAT IT FEELS AS IF YOU WERE REAR ENDED. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS BEING AN ELECTRONIC FAILURE IN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BACKED WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS...

Jul 31, 2018 Engine

VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AT A FAST RATE. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAK MARKINGS FROM VEHICLE AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. THERE IS NO SMOKE FROM THE VEHICLE BUT CONTINUES TO BURN OIL AT A FAST RATE.

Jul 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AT A FAST RATE. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAK MARKINGS FROM VEHICLE AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. THERE IS NO SMOKE FROM THE VEHICLE BUT CONTINUES TO BURN OIL AT A FAST RATE.

Jul 31, 2018 Engine

VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AT A FAST RATE. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAK MARKINGS FROM VEHICLE AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. THERE IS NO SMOKE FROM THE VEHICLE BUT CONTINUES TO BURN OIL AT A FAST RATE.

Jul 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AT A FAST RATE. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAK MARKINGS FROM VEHICLE AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. THERE IS NO SMOKE FROM THE VEHICLE BUT CONTINUES TO BURN OIL AT A FAST RATE.

Jun 15, 2018 Engine

THE ENGINE IS GOING THROUGH ABOUT 4 QUARTS A MONTH I WAS TOLD IT WAS A RECALL ON THE MOTOR BUT I SEEM NOT TO FIND ONE

Jun 15, 2018 Engine

THE ENGINE IS GOING THROUGH ABOUT 4 QUARTS A MONTH I WAS TOLD IT WAS A RECALL ON THE MOTOR BUT I SEEM NOT TO FIND ONE

Jun 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

FUEL LEAK

Jun 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 140,000 mi

FUEL LEAK

Apr 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 145,539 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS INSIDE FUEL TANK THAT POWERS FUEL PUMP BURNED UP INSIDE THE TANK.

Apr 17, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 145,539 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS INSIDE FUEL TANK THAT POWERS FUEL PUMP BURNED UP INSIDE THE TANK.

Mar 7, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 GS300 THAT I PURCHASED NEW, I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE MY CAR REGULARLY SERVICED. BACK IN 2013 I HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES, I WAS SHOCKED WHEN RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STARTS TO PULL WHENEVER I START BRAKING WHE...

Mar 7, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 GS300 THAT I PURCHASED NEW, I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE MY CAR REGULARLY SERVICED. BACK IN 2013 I HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES, I WAS SHOCKED WHEN RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STARTS TO PULL WHENEVER I START BRAKING WHE...

Mar 3, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LEAKING OIL. THE CAR LEAKS 4 QUARTS OF FULL SYNTHETIC OIL MONTHLY. HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING MY VEHICLE FIXED? I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IT TO LEXUS MCGRATH IN CHICAGO TO HAVE THEM REPAIR MY ENGINE. THANK YOU.

Mar 3, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE LEAKING OIL. THE CAR LEAKS 4 QUARTS OF FULL SYNTHETIC OIL MONTHLY. HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING MY VEHICLE FIXED? I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IT TO LEXUS MCGRATH IN CHICAGO TO HAVE THEM REPAIR MY ENGINE. THANK YOU.

Feb 19, 2018 Visibility/wiper 180,000 mi

INSIDE AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNING BLACK

Feb 19, 2018 Visibility/wiper 180,000 mi

INSIDE AUTO DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNING BLACK

Oct 22, 2017 Engine

I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY LEXUS GS300 129000 MILES, ENGINE RUN ROUGHLY AT IDLE AND IT BURNS OIL LIKE CRAZY, EVERY 1000 MILES I ADD ABOUT 2.5 Q OF OIL. LOOKS LIKE ITS CARBON BUILD-UP ISSUE ON INTERIOR VALVES AND COMPONENTS , I'M SCARED VEHICLE CAN STALL. DEALER DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THAT BECAU...

Oct 22, 2017 Engine

I HAVE PROBLEM WITH MY LEXUS GS300 129000 MILES, ENGINE RUN ROUGHLY AT IDLE AND IT BURNS OIL LIKE CRAZY, EVERY 1000 MILES I ADD ABOUT 2.5 Q OF OIL. LOOKS LIKE ITS CARBON BUILD-UP ISSUE ON INTERIOR VALVES AND COMPONENTS , I'M SCARED VEHICLE CAN STALL. DEALER DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THAT BECAU...

Sep 13, 2017 Structure

REAR VIEW MIRROR IS FADE (DISCOLORED) CAN'T SEE ANYTHING

Sep 13, 2017 Structure

REAR VIEW MIRROR IS FADE (DISCOLORED) CAN'T SEE ANYTHING

Aug 27, 2017 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL HAS CHANGED OVER TIME. I HAVE TO PRACTICALLY SHOVE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO START TO WORK. SO WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT TAKES A LONG TIME FOR THE CAR TO START TO SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WILL NOT BRAKE IF I ONLY SLIGHT PUSH THE PEDAL, IT HAS TO...

Aug 27, 2017 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL HAS CHANGED OVER TIME. I HAVE TO PRACTICALLY SHOVE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO START TO WORK. SO WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IT TAKES A LONG TIME FOR THE CAR TO START TO SLOW DOWN. THE CAR WILL NOT BRAKE IF I ONLY SLIGHT PUSH THE PEDAL, IT HAS TO...

Jun 6, 2017 Exterior Lighting 116,650 mi

FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 IN THE USA THERE IS NO SIDE INDICATORS TO LET OTHER DRIVERS KNOW YOUR GONNA MAKE A TURN. IN JAPAN THERE WAS/IS FENDER INDICATORS NOT SURE IF THEY FUNCTION AS SIGNAL INDICATORS HOWEVER WERE REMOVED OR NOT INCLUDED IN THE USA RELEASE. I WAS ALMOST BLIND SIDED ON THE FREEWA...

Jun 6, 2017 Exterior Lighting 116,650 mi

FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 IN THE USA THERE IS NO SIDE INDICATORS TO LET OTHER DRIVERS KNOW YOUR GONNA MAKE A TURN. IN JAPAN THERE WAS/IS FENDER INDICATORS NOT SURE IF THEY FUNCTION AS SIGNAL INDICATORS HOWEVER WERE REMOVED OR NOT INCLUDED IN THE USA RELEASE. I WAS ALMOST BLIND SIDED ON THE FREEWA...

Mar 14, 2017 Steering 180,000 mi

THIS MORNING, 3/14/2017, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON A MULTI-LANE CITY STREET, WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL, I SUDDENLY LOST THE POWER STEERING. LITERALLY FROM ONE SECOND TO THE NEXT IT WAS GONE. THANKFULLY I WAS SLOWING DOWN, MOVING INTO A TURN LANE SO I WAS ONLY MOVING ABOUT 10 MPH. IT WAS EXTREMELY...

Mar 14, 2017 Steering 180,000 mi

THIS MORNING, 3/14/2017, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON A MULTI-LANE CITY STREET, WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL, I SUDDENLY LOST THE POWER STEERING. LITERALLY FROM ONE SECOND TO THE NEXT IT WAS GONE. THANKFULLY I WAS SLOWING DOWN, MOVING INTO A TURN LANE SO I WAS ONLY MOVING ABOUT 10 MPH. IT WAS EXTREMELY...

Feb 15, 2017 Engine Crash 138,000 mi

FAULTY ECU COMPUTER RESULTING IN HARD JERK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE REPAIR UNIT GOES BAD AFTER 100,000 MILES. MULTIPLE VEHICLES REPORTED THE ISSUE AFTER EXPERIENCING FUEL INDUCTION PROBLEMS AND OIL LOSS RELATED TO BAD .GASKETS. CAR STARTED JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE ...

Feb 15, 2017 Power Train Crash 138,000 mi

FAULTY ECU COMPUTER RESULTING IN HARD JERK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE REPAIR UNIT GOES BAD AFTER 100,000 MILES. MULTIPLE VEHICLES REPORTED THE ISSUE AFTER EXPERIENCING FUEL INDUCTION PROBLEMS AND OIL LOSS RELATED TO BAD .GASKETS. CAR STARTED JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE ...

Feb 15, 2017 Engine Crash 138,000 mi

FAULTY ECU COMPUTER RESULTING IN HARD JERK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE REPAIR UNIT GOES BAD AFTER 100,000 MILES. MULTIPLE VEHICLES REPORTED THE ISSUE AFTER EXPERIENCING FUEL INDUCTION PROBLEMS AND OIL LOSS RELATED TO BAD .GASKETS. CAR STARTED JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE ...

Feb 15, 2017 Power Train Crash 138,000 mi

FAULTY ECU COMPUTER RESULTING IN HARD JERK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. THE ENGINE REPAIR UNIT GOES BAD AFTER 100,000 MILES. MULTIPLE VEHICLES REPORTED THE ISSUE AFTER EXPERIENCING FUEL INDUCTION PROBLEMS AND OIL LOSS RELATED TO BAD .GASKETS. CAR STARTED JERKING ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSE ...

Jan 9, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I'M HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I TURN THEM ON, USUALLY MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT GOES OUT FIRST, THEN ABOUT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES LATER, THE DRIVER HEADLIGHT LIGHT GOES OUT. IT'S STRANGE, SOMETIMES ONLY ONE GOES OUT, AND OTHE...

Jan 9, 2017 Exterior Lighting

I'M HAVING SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I TURN THEM ON, USUALLY MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT GOES OUT FIRST, THEN ABOUT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES LATER, THE DRIVER HEADLIGHT LIGHT GOES OUT. IT'S STRANGE, SOMETIMES ONLY ONE GOES OUT, AND OTHE...

Dec 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Dec 29, 2016 Service Brakes 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY A LARGE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V499000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Dec 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Dec 29, 2016 Service Brakes 168,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY A LARGE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V499000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF...

Dec 18, 2016 Power Train 178,000 mi

2006 GS 300 IS EXPERIENCING A DOWN SHIFT PROBLEM, WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP ON HIGHWAY OR STREET THE CAR TRANSMISSION BUMPS SLIGHTLY THEN JERKS HARD PRIOR TO COMPLETELY STOPPING. LEXUS SUGGESTED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION WHICH ALREADY TOOK PLACE AT 80K. I NOTED A TECHNICAL BULLETIN STATED THI...

Dec 18, 2016 Power Train 178,000 mi

2006 GS 300 IS EXPERIENCING A DOWN SHIFT PROBLEM, WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP ON HIGHWAY OR STREET THE CAR TRANSMISSION BUMPS SLIGHTLY THEN JERKS HARD PRIOR TO COMPLETELY STOPPING. LEXUS SUGGESTED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION WHICH ALREADY TOOK PLACE AT 80K. I NOTED A TECHNICAL BULLETIN STATED THI...

Oct 28, 2016 Electrical System 102,300 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) TURNED OFF AND I WAS DRIVING WITH ONE LIGHT ALL ALONE. I TRIED SWITCHING ON AND OFF BUT STILL DIDN'T RESOLVED. NEXT DAY MORNING BOTH LIGHTS WERE GLOWING BUT THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER 10-15 MIN. THEN I TURNED OFF...

Oct 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting 102,300 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) TURNED OFF AND I WAS DRIVING WITH ONE LIGHT ALL ALONE. I TRIED SWITCHING ON AND OFF BUT STILL DIDN'T RESOLVED. NEXT DAY MORNING BOTH LIGHTS WERE GLOWING BUT THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER 10-15 MIN. THEN I TURNED OFF...

Oct 28, 2016 Electrical System 102,300 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) TURNED OFF AND I WAS DRIVING WITH ONE LIGHT ALL ALONE. I TRIED SWITCHING ON AND OFF BUT STILL DIDN'T RESOLVED. NEXT DAY MORNING BOTH LIGHTS WERE GLOWING BUT THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER 10-15 MIN. THEN I TURNED OFF...

Oct 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting 102,300 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) TURNED OFF AND I WAS DRIVING WITH ONE LIGHT ALL ALONE. I TRIED SWITCHING ON AND OFF BUT STILL DIDN'T RESOLVED. NEXT DAY MORNING BOTH LIGHTS WERE GLOWING BUT THE DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER 10-15 MIN. THEN I TURNED OFF...

Oct 26, 2016 Service Brakes

LEXUS GS300 2006 ALL HAVE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FAILURES. IT'S REALLY DANGEROUS, ALREADY FOUND OVER 10 CASE OF THE SAME PROBLEMS.

Oct 26, 2016 Service Brakes

LEXUS GS300 2006 ALL HAVE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FAILURES. IT'S REALLY DANGEROUS, ALREADY FOUND OVER 10 CASE OF THE SAME PROBLEMS.

Sep 29, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

LOUD COLD START NOISE

Sep 29, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

RUSTING OF EXHAUST Y PIPE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

Sep 29, 2016 Engine 140,000 mi

LOUD COLD START NOISE

Sep 29, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

RUSTING OF EXHAUST Y PIPE AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

Sep 22, 2016 Engine 112,000 mi

WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR OF I'M COASTING SLOW, THE CAR JERKS TWICE(ONCE WHILE THE CAR IS SLOWING DOWN, AND A HARDER JERK RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR STOPS) EVERY LEXUS FORUM I VISITED WHERE PEOPLE HAD 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD'S(WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS), THEY WERE MIS-DIAGNOSED BEING TOLD IT WAS TH...

Sep 22, 2016 Power Train 112,000 mi

WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR OF I'M COASTING SLOW, THE CAR JERKS TWICE(ONCE WHILE THE CAR IS SLOWING DOWN, AND A HARDER JERK RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR STOPS) EVERY LEXUS FORUM I VISITED WHERE PEOPLE HAD 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD'S(WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS), THEY WERE MIS-DIAGNOSED BEING TOLD IT WAS TH...

Sep 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR OF I'M COASTING SLOW, THE CAR JERKS TWICE(ONCE WHILE THE CAR IS SLOWING DOWN, AND A HARDER JERK RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR STOPS) EVERY LEXUS FORUM I VISITED WHERE PEOPLE HAD 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD'S(WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS), THEY WERE MIS-DIAGNOSED BEING TOLD IT WAS TH...

Sep 22, 2016 Engine 112,000 mi

WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR OF I'M COASTING SLOW, THE CAR JERKS TWICE(ONCE WHILE THE CAR IS SLOWING DOWN, AND A HARDER JERK RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR STOPS) EVERY LEXUS FORUM I VISITED WHERE PEOPLE HAD 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD'S(WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS), THEY WERE MIS-DIAGNOSED BEING TOLD IT WAS TH...

Sep 22, 2016 Power Train 112,000 mi

WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR OF I'M COASTING SLOW, THE CAR JERKS TWICE(ONCE WHILE THE CAR IS SLOWING DOWN, AND A HARDER JERK RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR STOPS) EVERY LEXUS FORUM I VISITED WHERE PEOPLE HAD 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD'S(WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS), THEY WERE MIS-DIAGNOSED BEING TOLD IT WAS TH...

Sep 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 112,000 mi

WHEN I GO TO APPLY THE BRAKES OR OF I'M COASTING SLOW, THE CAR JERKS TWICE(ONCE WHILE THE CAR IS SLOWING DOWN, AND A HARDER JERK RIGHT BEFORE THE CAR STOPS) EVERY LEXUS FORUM I VISITED WHERE PEOPLE HAD 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD'S(WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS), THEY WERE MIS-DIAGNOSED BEING TOLD IT WAS TH...

Sep 8, 2016 Power Train

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ACCELERATION 0-5 MILES THAN CAR ACCELERATES~ DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM DUE TO NO CODES FOR THAT PROBLEM, INSTEAD IT TOOK CODE IN HISTORY FOR A SELINOID AND SAID CAR NEEDS TRANSMISSION AT 124,000. WHILE GOING ACROSS 5 LANE CROSSING, LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, I PUSH PEDAL TO ACCELE...

Sep 8, 2016 Power Train

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF ACCELERATION 0-5 MILES THAN CAR ACCELERATES~ DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM DUE TO NO CODES FOR THAT PROBLEM, INSTEAD IT TOOK CODE IN HISTORY FOR A SELINOID AND SAID CAR NEEDS TRANSMISSION AT 124,000. WHILE GOING ACROSS 5 LANE CROSSING, LIGHT TURNED YELLOW, I PUSH PEDAL TO ACCELE...

Jun 21, 2016 Engine 163,631 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE BURNS 3 1/2 QTS OF OIL OR MORE EVERY 1500 MILES. CAUSING MY PLUGS TO FOUL OUT AND CHECK ENGINE CODE (0300) MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE CAUSING CAR TO HAVE SLUGGISH ACCELERATION. I TOOK CAR IN TO CHARLES BARKER LEXUS AND WAS CHARGED A DIAG FEE AND THEN TOLD THE CAR IS...

Jun 21, 2016 Power Train 163,631 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE BURNS 3 1/2 QTS OF OIL OR MORE EVERY 1500 MILES. CAUSING MY PLUGS TO FOUL OUT AND CHECK ENGINE CODE (0300) MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE CAUSING CAR TO HAVE SLUGGISH ACCELERATION. I TOOK CAR IN TO CHARLES BARKER LEXUS AND WAS CHARGED A DIAG FEE AND THEN TOLD THE CAR IS...

Jun 21, 2016 Engine 163,631 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE BURNS 3 1/2 QTS OF OIL OR MORE EVERY 1500 MILES. CAUSING MY PLUGS TO FOUL OUT AND CHECK ENGINE CODE (0300) MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE CAUSING CAR TO HAVE SLUGGISH ACCELERATION. I TOOK CAR IN TO CHARLES BARKER LEXUS AND WAS CHARGED A DIAG FEE AND THEN TOLD THE CAR IS...

Jun 21, 2016 Power Train 163,631 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLE BURNS 3 1/2 QTS OF OIL OR MORE EVERY 1500 MILES. CAUSING MY PLUGS TO FOUL OUT AND CHECK ENGINE CODE (0300) MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE CAUSING CAR TO HAVE SLUGGISH ACCELERATION. I TOOK CAR IN TO CHARLES BARKER LEXUS AND WAS CHARGED A DIAG FEE AND THEN TOLD THE CAR IS...

Jun 1, 2016 Engine 142,000 mi

TOOK MY WIFE'S CAR TO JIFFY LUBE IN KENT WA 98032 AND THE FOR GOT TO PUT OIL IN THE ENGINE SO WE CONTACTED THE JIFFY LUBE CORP..AND THEY CAME OUT DID THE WALK AROUND INSPECTION DID AND TOOK PICTURES. THAT'S ALL. WELL MY RINGS IN THE ENGINE ARE BLOWN BECAUSE OF NO OIL. SO WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE...

Jun 1, 2016 Engine 142,000 mi

TOOK MY WIFE'S CAR TO JIFFY LUBE IN KENT WA 98032 AND THE FOR GOT TO PUT OIL IN THE ENGINE SO WE CONTACTED THE JIFFY LUBE CORP..AND THEY CAME OUT DID THE WALK AROUND INSPECTION DID AND TOOK PICTURES. THAT'S ALL. WELL MY RINGS IN THE ENGINE ARE BLOWN BECAUSE OF NO OIL. SO WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE...

May 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting

MY GS 300 WAS PURCHASED IN 2008. SINCE THAT TIME THE HEADLAMPS BECAME CONDENSATED. EVENTUALLY BECAME A PROBLEM WITH FKICKRTIN/INOPERABLE.. IBWASVUBABMEVTI GET SUTI REGISTERED BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE PART IN LAMP. I HAD BOTH REPLACED. REQUESTED LEXUS TO ASSIST WITH CISTVOF REPLACEMENT. THEY DECLINE...

May 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting

MY GS 300 WAS PURCHASED IN 2008. SINCE THAT TIME THE HEADLAMPS BECAME CONDENSATED. EVENTUALLY BECAME A PROBLEM WITH FKICKRTIN/INOPERABLE.. IBWASVUBABMEVTI GET SUTI REGISTERED BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE PART IN LAMP. I HAD BOTH REPLACED. REQUESTED LEXUS TO ASSIST WITH CISTVOF REPLACEMENT. THEY DECLINE...

Apr 1, 2016 Visibility 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WAS FADED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE MIRROR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Apr 1, 2016 Visibility 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR WAS FADED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE MIRROR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Mar 15, 2016 Engine

NO 2 CYCLINDER NO COMPRESSION POSIBLE VALVE SPRING FAILURE MY CAR EXPERIENCE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE

Mar 15, 2016 Power Train

NO 2 CYCLINDER NO COMPRESSION POSIBLE VALVE SPRING FAILURE MY CAR EXPERIENCE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE

Mar 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A SMOKE ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SPARKS ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURIES. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAME...

Mar 15, 2016 Engine

NO 2 CYCLINDER NO COMPRESSION POSIBLE VALVE SPRING FAILURE MY CAR EXPERIENCE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE

Mar 15, 2016 Power Train

NO 2 CYCLINDER NO COMPRESSION POSIBLE VALVE SPRING FAILURE MY CAR EXPERIENCE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE

Mar 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A SMOKE ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SPARKS ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURIES. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAME...

Feb 29, 2016 Steering 141,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD FROM A PRIVATE OWNER ON FEBRUARY 3, 2016. SINCE FEBRUARY 27, 2016, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OTHER THAN THE STEERING LIGHT EMITTING. TODAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, AS OF THIS WRITING, THE ...

Feb 29, 2016 Steering 141,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD FROM A PRIVATE OWNER ON FEBRUARY 3, 2016. SINCE FEBRUARY 27, 2016, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING GOES COMPLETELY OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, WITHOUT ANY WARNING OTHER THAN THE STEERING LIGHT EMITTING. TODAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, AS OF THIS WRITING, THE ...

Feb 26, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

STARTED DRIVING CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING P/S LIGHT CAME ON. SINCE IT WAS A PREOWN VEHICLE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE EPS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING BUT THE RECALL WAS ALREADY DONE ACCORDING TO LEXUS IN 2009. IF THE RECALL WAS ALREADY DONE THEN WHY DID MY ELECTRONIC POWE...

Feb 26, 2016 Steering 100,000 mi

STARTED DRIVING CAR OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING P/S LIGHT CAME ON. SINCE IT WAS A PREOWN VEHICLE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE EPS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING BUT THE RECALL WAS ALREADY DONE ACCORDING TO LEXUS IN 2009. IF THE RECALL WAS ALREADY DONE THEN WHY DID MY ELECTRONIC POWE...

Nov 4, 2015 Structure 127,000 mi

MY LEXUS GS300 PASSENGER FRONT DOOR IS HARD TO CLOSE OR OPEN, I HAVE TRIED APPLYING GREASE AND PENETRANT TO THE HINGES AND NO LUCK SO FAR. DOOR IS NOT ALIGNED ANYMORE, I HOPE THAT LEXUS OF AMERICA TAKES RESPONSIBILITY ON THE DOOR ISSUE. VEHICLE PARKED CORRECTLY, NO DOWNHILL OR UPHILL POSITION.

Nov 4, 2015 Structure 127,000 mi

MY LEXUS GS300 PASSENGER FRONT DOOR IS HARD TO CLOSE OR OPEN, I HAVE TRIED APPLYING GREASE AND PENETRANT TO THE HINGES AND NO LUCK SO FAR. DOOR IS NOT ALIGNED ANYMORE, I HOPE THAT LEXUS OF AMERICA TAKES RESPONSIBILITY ON THE DOOR ISSUE. VEHICLE PARKED CORRECTLY, NO DOWNHILL OR UPHILL POSITION.

Oct 12, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

ENGINE CONSUMES EXCESS OIL BEFORE INTERVAL SERVICES. ENGINE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF TOTAL ENGINE OIL AT 3,000 MILES AFTER LATEST OIL CHANGE. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IS 6.3 QUARTS WITH FILTER REPLACEMENT. NO LEAKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED. NO BLUE SMOKE TO RULE OUT ENGINE OIL BURN INDICATORS. ENGINE...

Oct 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

ENGINE CONSUMES EXCESS OIL BEFORE INTERVAL SERVICES. ENGINE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF TOTAL ENGINE OIL AT 3,000 MILES AFTER LATEST OIL CHANGE. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IS 6.3 QUARTS WITH FILTER REPLACEMENT. NO LEAKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED. NO BLUE SMOKE TO RULE OUT ENGINE OIL BURN INDICATORS. ENGINE...

Oct 12, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

ENGINE CONSUMES EXCESS OIL BEFORE INTERVAL SERVICES. ENGINE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF TOTAL ENGINE OIL AT 3,000 MILES AFTER LATEST OIL CHANGE. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IS 6.3 QUARTS WITH FILTER REPLACEMENT. NO LEAKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED. NO BLUE SMOKE TO RULE OUT ENGINE OIL BURN INDICATORS. ENGINE...

Oct 12, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

ENGINE CONSUMES EXCESS OIL BEFORE INTERVAL SERVICES. ENGINE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF TOTAL ENGINE OIL AT 3,000 MILES AFTER LATEST OIL CHANGE. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IS 6.3 QUARTS WITH FILTER REPLACEMENT. NO LEAKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED. NO BLUE SMOKE TO RULE OUT ENGINE OIL BURN INDICATORS. ENGINE...

Oct 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

ENGINE CONSUMES EXCESS OIL BEFORE INTERVAL SERVICES. ENGINE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF TOTAL ENGINE OIL AT 3,000 MILES AFTER LATEST OIL CHANGE. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IS 6.3 QUARTS WITH FILTER REPLACEMENT. NO LEAKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED. NO BLUE SMOKE TO RULE OUT ENGINE OIL BURN INDICATORS. ENGINE...

Oct 12, 2015 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

ENGINE CONSUMES EXCESS OIL BEFORE INTERVAL SERVICES. ENGINE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF TOTAL ENGINE OIL AT 3,000 MILES AFTER LATEST OIL CHANGE. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY IS 6.3 QUARTS WITH FILTER REPLACEMENT. NO LEAKS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED. NO BLUE SMOKE TO RULE OUT ENGINE OIL BURN INDICATORS. ENGINE...

Oct 10, 2015 Engine

VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AT ACCELERATED RATE. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAK MARKINGS FROM VEHICLE AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED HOWEVER, LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT COMES ON WITHIN 1000 MILES OF OIL CHANGE. THE RATE OF THIS HAS BEEN ACCELERATING IN THE LAST YEAR. THE DEALERSHIP (KUNI LEXUS) HAS INSPECTED IT, NOTIF...

Oct 10, 2015 Engine

VEHICLE IS BURNING THROUGH OIL AT ACCELERATED RATE. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAK MARKINGS FROM VEHICLE AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED HOWEVER, LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT COMES ON WITHIN 1000 MILES OF OIL CHANGE. THE RATE OF THIS HAS BEEN ACCELERATING IN THE LAST YEAR. THE DEALERSHIP (KUNI LEXUS) HAS INSPECTED IT, NOTIF...

Aug 15, 2015 Suspension 75,000 mi

HELLO, FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS AUTO ADJUST LOW. THEY STATE ITS NORMAL AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER A LEAST 13 TIMES FOR HEADLIGHTS POINTING LOW AND ONLY GIVES ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT ON LIGHT BEYOND GOOD. NOW WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY DIDN'T NOTHING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FADED IT'S NOT SAFE TO USE IT. DEALER KNOWS ...

Aug 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

HELLO, FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS AUTO ADJUST LOW. THEY STATE ITS NORMAL AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER A LEAST 13 TIMES FOR HEADLIGHTS POINTING LOW AND ONLY GIVES ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT ON LIGHT BEYOND GOOD. NOW WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY DIDN'T NOTHING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FADED IT'S NOT SAFE TO USE IT. DEALER KNOWS ...

Aug 15, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

HELLO, FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS AUTO ADJUST LOW. THEY STATE ITS NORMAL AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER A LEAST 13 TIMES FOR HEADLIGHTS POINTING LOW AND ONLY GIVES ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT ON LIGHT BEYOND GOOD. NOW WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY DIDN'T NOTHING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FADED IT'S NOT SAFE TO USE IT. DEALER KNOWS ...

Aug 15, 2015 Suspension 75,000 mi

HELLO, FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS AUTO ADJUST LOW. THEY STATE ITS NORMAL AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER A LEAST 13 TIMES FOR HEADLIGHTS POINTING LOW AND ONLY GIVES ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT ON LIGHT BEYOND GOOD. NOW WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY DIDN'T NOTHING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FADED IT'S NOT SAFE TO USE IT. DEALER KNOWS ...

Aug 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

HELLO, FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS AUTO ADJUST LOW. THEY STATE ITS NORMAL AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER A LEAST 13 TIMES FOR HEADLIGHTS POINTING LOW AND ONLY GIVES ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT ON LIGHT BEYOND GOOD. NOW WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY DIDN'T NOTHING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FADED IT'S NOT SAFE TO USE IT. DEALER KNOWS ...

Aug 15, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

HELLO, FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS AUTO ADJUST LOW. THEY STATE ITS NORMAL AND I TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER A LEAST 13 TIMES FOR HEADLIGHTS POINTING LOW AND ONLY GIVES ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT ON LIGHT BEYOND GOOD. NOW WARRANTY EXPIRED. THEY DIDN'T NOTHING. REAR VIEW MIRROR FADED IT'S NOT SAFE TO USE IT. DEALER KNOWS ...

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 104,497 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SPEED SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 40 MPH. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SPEED EVENTUALLY INCREASED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,...

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 104,497 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SPEED SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 40 MPH. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SPEED EVENTUALLY INCREASED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,...

Jun 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Jun 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC...

Feb 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF THE ROAD, CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STONE, AND FLIPPED OVER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, WHICH REQUIRED ME...

Feb 25, 2015 Air Bags Crash 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF THE ROAD, CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STONE, AND FLIPPED OVER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY, WHICH REQUIRED ME...

Jan 27, 2015 Visibility/wiper 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME DISCOLORED AND DEVELOPED NUMEROUS SCRATCHES OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WHICH DISTORTED THE VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Jan 27, 2015 Visibility/wiper 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME DISCOLORED AND DEVELOPED NUMEROUS SCRATCHES OVER A PERIOD OF TIME WHICH DISTORTED THE VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Nov 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT WAS UNABLE TO GET TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT AND BLOW THE HEAD GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Nov 14, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT WAS UNABLE TO GET TO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO OVERHEAT AND BLOW THE HEAD GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Oct 27, 2014 Engine 75,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,500.

Oct 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,500.

Oct 27, 2014 Engine 75,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,500.

Oct 27, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,500.

Sep 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIES SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Sep 5, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIES SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPER PIN WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPER PIN WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Dec 27, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE AND THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT T...

Dec 27, 2013 Power Train 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE AND THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT T...

Nov 2, 2013 Electrical System 98,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2006 LEXUS GS300 THAT IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY TURNING OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED ONE TICKET FOR THIS. I SEE THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON HERE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND I DON'T UNDERS...

Nov 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2006 LEXUS GS300 THAT IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY TURNING OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED ONE TICKET FOR THIS. I SEE THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON HERE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND I DON'T UNDERS...

Nov 2, 2013 Electrical System 98,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2006 LEXUS GS300 THAT IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY TURNING OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED ONE TICKET FOR THIS. I SEE THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON HERE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND I DON'T UNDERS...

Nov 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2006 LEXUS GS300 THAT IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT RANDOMLY TURNING OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED ONE TICKET FOR THIS. I SEE THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ON HERE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND I DON'T UNDERS...

Oct 29, 2013 Electrical System 90,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ONE EVENING BOTH HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF ALONE. I TURNED THE KNOB OFF AND ON AND THEY RESTARTED, BUT NOW CONTINUE TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES ONE SOMETIMES BOTH AFTER DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF TIME. I HAVE HAD THE BULBS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ONE EVENING BOTH HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF ALONE. I TURNED THE KNOB OFF AND ON AND THEY RESTARTED, BUT NOW CONTINUE TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES ONE SOMETIMES BOTH AFTER DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF TIME. I HAVE HAD THE BULBS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Electrical System 90,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ONE EVENING BOTH HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF ALONE. I TURNED THE KNOB OFF AND ON AND THEY RESTARTED, BUT NOW CONTINUE TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES ONE SOMETIMES BOTH AFTER DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF TIME. I HAVE HAD THE BULBS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING ONE EVENING BOTH HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF ALONE. I TURNED THE KNOB OFF AND ON AND THEY RESTARTED, BUT NOW CONTINUE TO TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES ONE SOMETIMES BOTH AFTER DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF TIME. I HAVE HAD THE BULBS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *TR

Sep 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 87,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING. . MOST TIMES IT HAPPENS ON PASSENGER ! I HAVE TO TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN (FOR ANOTHER FEW MINUTES AND IT WOULD TURN ITSELF OFF AGAIN). ...

Sep 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 87,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING. . MOST TIMES IT HAPPENS ON PASSENGER ! I HAVE TO TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN (FOR ANOTHER FEW MINUTES AND IT WOULD TURN ITSELF OFF AGAIN). ...

Jul 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

SINCE MY VEHICLE HAS REACHED 80,000 MILES ONE OF MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF ITSELF WHEN I AM DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. IT WOULD BE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THAT WILL GO OFF OR SOMETIMES BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. I WOULD HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN AND BOTH WILL WORK FIN...

Jul 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

SINCE MY VEHICLE HAS REACHED 80,000 MILES ONE OF MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF ITSELF WHEN I AM DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN. IT WOULD BE EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT THAT WILL GO OFF OR SOMETIMES BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. I WOULD HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN AND BOTH WILL WORK FIN...

Apr 9, 2013 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED ON.!!!.....SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THEY WORK. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY BULB NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (COST $280) BUT I THOUGHT IF THE BULB WAS BLOWN IT WOULD NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER GOOGLING THE SUBJECT, I ...

Apr 9, 2013 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED ON.!!!.....SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THEY WORK. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY BULB NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (COST $280) BUT I THOUGHT IF THE BULB WAS BLOWN IT WOULD NOT COME ON AT ALL. AFTER GOOGLING THE SUBJECT, I ...

Nov 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 87,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING. . MOST TIMES IT HAPPENS ON PASSENGER ! I HAVE TO TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN (FOR ANOTHER FEW MINUTES AND IT WOULD TURN ITSELF OFF AGAIN). ...

Nov 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 87,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING. . MOST TIMES IT HAPPENS ON PASSENGER ! I HAVE TO TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN (FOR ANOTHER FEW MINUTES AND IT WOULD TURN ITSELF OFF AGAIN). ...

Nov 5, 2012 Visibility/wiper

THE FRONT WINDOW REAR VIEW MIRROR COATING HAS COME OFF FROM THE INSIDE OF THE MIRROR AND HAS VERY VERY POOR REFLECTIVE QUALITIES. WITH APPROX. 60% - 70% OF THE REFLECTIVE MIRROR COATING GONE IT MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT'S BEHIND YOU USING THIS MIRROR AND COULD DEFINITELY CONTRIBUTE OR ...

Nov 5, 2012 Service Brakes 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Engine 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Power Train 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Visibility/wiper

THE FRONT WINDOW REAR VIEW MIRROR COATING HAS COME OFF FROM THE INSIDE OF THE MIRROR AND HAS VERY VERY POOR REFLECTIVE QUALITIES. WITH APPROX. 60% - 70% OF THE REFLECTIVE MIRROR COATING GONE IT MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHAT'S BEHIND YOU USING THIS MIRROR AND COULD DEFINITELY CONTRIBUTE OR ...

Nov 5, 2012 Service Brakes 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Engine 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Power Train 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Nov 5, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 100,249 mi

CAR MAX, INC. SOLD [XXX] A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE; 2006 LEXUS GS 300 VIN# [XXX] MILEAGE 100,249 CARMAX STOCK # [XXX]. CARMAX REFUSE TO REPAIR THE AUTOMOBILE. MARCH 9, 2012; ABOUT 8:45 PM (NIGHT), HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED (CUT OFF/ON REPEATEDLY). MARCH 28, 2012; LEXUS OF MEMPHI...

Jun 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting 55,620 mi

EITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S OR BOTH SIDE HEADLIGHT WILL TURN OFF BY ITSELF. I HAVE NOTICE A SLIGHT FLICKED FEW MONTHS BACK BUT BARELY NOTICEABLE. I TURN IT OFF AND ON AND IT COMES BACK ON.....AFTER 5 MIN OF DRIVING, IT WILL TURN OFF AGAIN RANDOMLY. THE BULBS ARE FINE. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGER...

Jun 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting 55,620 mi

EITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S OR BOTH SIDE HEADLIGHT WILL TURN OFF BY ITSELF. I HAVE NOTICE A SLIGHT FLICKED FEW MONTHS BACK BUT BARELY NOTICEABLE. I TURN IT OFF AND ON AND IT COMES BACK ON.....AFTER 5 MIN OF DRIVING, IT WILL TURN OFF AGAIN RANDOMLY. THE BULBS ARE FINE. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGER...

Jun 8, 2012 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT STOPPED ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT ANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CONFIRM THAT THE LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULB, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VE...

Jun 8, 2012 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT STOPPED ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT ANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CONFIRM THAT THE LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULB, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VE...

Mar 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

FOR THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS DURING EVENING HOURS. I ALWAYS TURN THEM ON AT NIGHT AND NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OUT AFTER ABOUT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES OF DRIVING AND SHORTLY AFTER THE PASSENGER LIGHT WOULD GO OUT. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPL...

Mar 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

FOR THE PAST EIGHT MONTHS I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS DURING EVENING HOURS. I ALWAYS TURN THEM ON AT NIGHT AND NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER HEADLIGHT WOULD GO OUT AFTER ABOUT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES OF DRIVING AND SHORTLY AFTER THE PASSENGER LIGHT WOULD GO OUT. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I NEEDED TO REPL...

Feb 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 80,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS - A COMPLETE BLACKOUT! I HAVE TO TURN THE L...

Feb 20, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 80,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS - A COMPLETE BLACKOUT! I HAVE TO TURN THE L...

Feb 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 80,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS - A COMPLETE BLACKOUT! I HAVE TO TURN THE L...

Feb 20, 2012 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 80,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS - A COMPLETE BLACKOUT! I HAVE TO TURN THE L...

Feb 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

MY 2006 GS300 HAS BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT, FOR OVER A YEAR. DEALERS DO NOT WANT TO ADMIT THE ISSUE. IT IS SCARY WHEN BOTH LIGHTS GO OFF IN THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN GET THE LEXUS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM THINKING TO GOT MY LA...

Feb 5, 2012 Electrical System 56,000 mi

MY 2006 GS300 HAS BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT, FOR OVER A YEAR. DEALERS DO NOT WANT TO ADMIT THE ISSUE. IT IS SCARY WHEN BOTH LIGHTS GO OFF IN THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN GET THE LEXUS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM THINKING TO GOT MY LA...

Feb 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

MY 2006 GS300 HAS BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT, FOR OVER A YEAR. DEALERS DO NOT WANT TO ADMIT THE ISSUE. IT IS SCARY WHEN BOTH LIGHTS GO OFF IN THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN GET THE LEXUS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM THINKING TO GOT MY LA...

Feb 5, 2012 Electrical System 56,000 mi

MY 2006 GS300 HAS BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT, FOR OVER A YEAR. DEALERS DO NOT WANT TO ADMIT THE ISSUE. IT IS SCARY WHEN BOTH LIGHTS GO OFF IN THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN GET THE LEXUS TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM THINKING TO GOT MY LA...

Jan 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A BROUGHT NEW LEXUS IN DECEMBER 2005. THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MOST OF THE TIME, IT IS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF, TOO. I HAVE HAD BOTH OF THEM GO OFF AT NIGHT WHICH WAS VERY SCARY SINCE THE ROAD WE WERE TRAVELING WAS DARK. ...

Jan 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A BROUGHT NEW LEXUS IN DECEMBER 2005. THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MOST OF THE TIME, IT IS THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF, TOO. I HAVE HAD BOTH OF THEM GO OFF AT NIGHT WHICH WAS VERY SCARY SINCE THE ROAD WE WERE TRAVELING WAS DARK. ...

Oct 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting

HELLO, I HAVE A LEXUS GS300 AWD. PURCHASED BRAND-NEW. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY LOW. I TOOK IN THE FIRST WEEK AND THEY SAID ADJUSTED THEM, BUT STILL THE SAME TROUBLES. THEN THE HEADLIGHT COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I AGAIN TAKE IN IT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB. STILL THE SAME PROBLEM. I ...

Oct 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting

HELLO, I HAVE A LEXUS GS300 AWD. PURCHASED BRAND-NEW. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY LOW. I TOOK IN THE FIRST WEEK AND THEY SAID ADJUSTED THEM, BUT STILL THE SAME TROUBLES. THEN THE HEADLIGHT COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I AGAIN TAKE IN IT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB. STILL THE SAME PROBLEM. I ...

Sep 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting

FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS NOW I HAVE NOTICED THE DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT GOING OFF BY ITSELF. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IF I JUST TURN ON THE LIGHT I WOULDN'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE THE PROBLEM SEEM TO HAPPEN WHEN I TWIST THE LIGHT ON ALL THE WAY TO AUTO. IF I TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON THE HEADLIGHT DOES TUR...

Sep 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting

FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS NOW I HAVE NOTICED THE DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT GOING OFF BY ITSELF. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IF I JUST TURN ON THE LIGHT I WOULDN'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE THE PROBLEM SEEM TO HAPPEN WHEN I TWIST THE LIGHT ON ALL THE WAY TO AUTO. IF I TURN THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON THE HEADLIGHT DOES TUR...

Jun 24, 2011 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS ON EITHER THE DRIVER SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE (SOMETIMES BOTH) INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF. MOST OF THE TIME, IT IS THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6+ MONTHS. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON THEY WORK, BUT I HAVE TO REPEAT THE PROC...

Jun 24, 2011 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS ON EITHER THE DRIVER SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE (SOMETIMES BOTH) INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF. MOST OF THE TIME, IT IS THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6+ MONTHS. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON THEY WORK, BUT I HAVE TO REPEAT THE PROC...

May 31, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON ALL FOUR DOORS HAVE LOCKED ON THEIR OWN AND SOMETIME LOCK THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT...

May 31, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ON ALL FOUR DOORS HAVE LOCKED ON THEIR OWN AND SOMETIME LOCK THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT...

May 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LOW BEAMS ON, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH TURN OFF AT THE SAME TIME. WENT TO LEXUS FOR SERVICE AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT ASSESS THE PROBLEM OR KNOW WHAT IS WRONG UNTIL THE HEADLAMP DOESN'T TURN ON AGAIN AND THEIR SUGGES...

May 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LOW BEAMS ON, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF. SOMETIMES THEY BOTH TURN OFF AT THE SAME TIME. WENT TO LEXUS FOR SERVICE AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT ASSESS THE PROBLEM OR KNOW WHAT IS WRONG UNTIL THE HEADLAMP DOESN'T TURN ON AGAIN AND THEIR SUGGES...

Mar 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 LEXUS GS300. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS SLOWLY DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, SHE STARTED TO TURN A CORNER WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL T...

Mar 15, 2011 Electrical System Crash

2006 LEXUS GS300. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS SLOWLY DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, SHE STARTED TO TURN A CORNER WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL T...

Mar 15, 2011 Visibility 16,000 mi

REARVIEW MIRROR SILVER BACK COATING COMING OFF. CAUSES DARK SPOTS AND LINES IN MIRROR AND GETS WORSE EACH MONTH. *TR

Mar 15, 2011 Structure 16,000 mi

REARVIEW MIRROR SILVER BACK COATING COMING OFF. CAUSES DARK SPOTS AND LINES IN MIRROR AND GETS WORSE EACH MONTH. *TR

Mar 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 LEXUS GS300. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS SLOWLY DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, SHE STARTED TO TURN A CORNER WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL T...

Mar 15, 2011 Electrical System Crash

2006 LEXUS GS300. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO AN ACCIDENT WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS SLOWLY DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, SHE STARTED TO TURN A CORNER WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL T...

Mar 15, 2011 Visibility 16,000 mi

REARVIEW MIRROR SILVER BACK COATING COMING OFF. CAUSES DARK SPOTS AND LINES IN MIRROR AND GETS WORSE EACH MONTH. *TR

Mar 15, 2011 Structure 16,000 mi

REARVIEW MIRROR SILVER BACK COATING COMING OFF. CAUSES DARK SPOTS AND LINES IN MIRROR AND GETS WORSE EACH MONTH. *TR

Feb 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 35,800 mi

I SLOWED DOWN TO PARK THE CAR AND WAS STEERING MY CAR INTO THE PARKING OPENING. AND AS THE CAR SLOWED DOWN TO ALMOST A STOP POSITION, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST BEFORE IT STOPPED, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY WITH HIGH SPEED AND RAN OVER THE PARKING BLOCKS AND THEN OVER THE RAISED ISL...

Feb 20, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 35,800 mi

I SLOWED DOWN TO PARK THE CAR AND WAS STEERING MY CAR INTO THE PARKING OPENING. AND AS THE CAR SLOWED DOWN TO ALMOST A STOP POSITION, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN JUST BEFORE IT STOPPED, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNINTENTIONALLY WITH HIGH SPEED AND RAN OVER THE PARKING BLOCKS AND THEN OVER THE RAISED ISL...

Feb 3, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,000 mi

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS AND APPLYING HEAVY THROTTLE, ENGINE BRAKING OR TORQUE MANAGEMENT ENGAGES CAUSING THE CAR TO FORCEFULLY RESIST ACCELERATION. HAPPENS ON WET OR SNOWY ROADS OR DRY CONDITIONS. THIS CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO KEEPS THE REAR WHEELS TURNING WHEN BRAKING IN SLIPPERY/SNOWY AND ICY COND...

Feb 3, 2011 Power Train 49,000 mi

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS AND APPLYING HEAVY THROTTLE, ENGINE BRAKING OR TORQUE MANAGEMENT ENGAGES CAUSING THE CAR TO FORCEFULLY RESIST ACCELERATION. HAPPENS ON WET OR SNOWY ROADS OR DRY CONDITIONS. THIS CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO KEEPS THE REAR WHEELS TURNING WHEN BRAKING IN SLIPPERY/SNOWY AND ICY COND...

Feb 3, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 49,000 mi

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS AND APPLYING HEAVY THROTTLE, ENGINE BRAKING OR TORQUE MANAGEMENT ENGAGES CAUSING THE CAR TO FORCEFULLY RESIST ACCELERATION. HAPPENS ON WET OR SNOWY ROADS OR DRY CONDITIONS. THIS CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO KEEPS THE REAR WHEELS TURNING WHEN BRAKING IN SLIPPERY/SNOWY AND ICY COND...

Feb 3, 2011 Power Train 49,000 mi

WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS AND APPLYING HEAVY THROTTLE, ENGINE BRAKING OR TORQUE MANAGEMENT ENGAGES CAUSING THE CAR TO FORCEFULLY RESIST ACCELERATION. HAPPENS ON WET OR SNOWY ROADS OR DRY CONDITIONS. THIS CONTROL SYSTEM ALSO KEEPS THE REAR WHEELS TURNING WHEN BRAKING IN SLIPPERY/SNOWY AND ICY COND...

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS (AFS) WILL START FLICKERING AND THEN TURN OFF WITHOUT NO APPARENT REASON. SOMETIMES IT WILL BE ONLY ONE, SOMETIMES BOTH. DEALER SAYS IT COULD BE EITHER THE BULBS, THE ECU UNIT IN THE HEADLIGHT OR THE CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS STARTED HAPPENING WAY BEFORE THE 50K WARRANTY BUT DEALER ...

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW. DEALER STATES NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Visibility 45,000 mi

PASSENGER AND DRIVER REAR VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO COME BACK TO LEVEL POSITION AFTER BACKING UP. THE OCCURRENCE IS RANDOM, SO IT BECOME A HAZARD AS YOU MIGHT THINK IT HAS LEVELED BUT IT ACTUALLY HAS NOT. IT MANY CASES I'VE TRYING TO CHANGE LANES IN THE HIGHWAY ONLY TO REALIZE THAT IN THE LAST SECOND OF...

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS (AFS) WILL START FLICKERING AND THEN TURN OFF WITHOUT NO APPARENT REASON. SOMETIMES IT WILL BE ONLY ONE, SOMETIMES BOTH. DEALER SAYS IT COULD BE EITHER THE BULBS, THE ECU UNIT IN THE HEADLIGHT OR THE CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS STARTED HAPPENING WAY BEFORE THE 50K WARRANTY BUT DEALER ...

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AIM TOO LOW. DEALER STATES NOTHING THEY CAN DO. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Visibility 45,000 mi

PASSENGER AND DRIVER REAR VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO COME BACK TO LEVEL POSITION AFTER BACKING UP. THE OCCURRENCE IS RANDOM, SO IT BECOME A HAZARD AS YOU MIGHT THINK IT HAS LEVELED BUT IT ACTUALLY HAS NOT. IT MANY CASES I'VE TRYING TO CHANGE LANES IN THE HIGHWAY ONLY TO REALIZE THAT IN THE LAST SECOND OF...

Jan 19, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 69,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS-A COMPLETE BLACKOUT..I WOULD HAVE THE FLICK THE L...

Jan 19, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 69,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS-A COMPLETE BLACKOUT..I WOULD HAVE THE FLICK THE L...

Jan 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 152,000 mi

JAN 06, 2011 - SAN DIEGO, CA. - EXTERIOR LIGHTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT HEADLAMPS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY CAN BE TURNED ON AGAIN BY SWITCHING THEM ON AND OFF. THIS IS HAPPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON, IN DRY OR WET CONDITIONS. I REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS TURN...

Jan 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 152,000 mi

JAN 06, 2011 - SAN DIEGO, CA. - EXTERIOR LIGHTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT HEADLAMPS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY CAN BE TURNED ON AGAIN BY SWITCHING THEM ON AND OFF. THIS IS HAPPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON, IN DRY OR WET CONDITIONS. I REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS TURN...

Jan 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE OFF AND ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jan 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE OFF AND ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Dec 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ...

Dec 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ...

Dec 28, 2010 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ...

Dec 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ...

Dec 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ...

Dec 28, 2010 Air Bags Crash 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ...

Nov 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP GOES OUT PERIODICALLY. *TR

Nov 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP GOES OUT PERIODICALLY. *TR

Sep 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, EITHER HEADLIGHT (AND SOMETIMES BOTH) WILL GO OUT. MOST OF THE TIME ITS THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. I'VE TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM AND TO CORRECT IT. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING O...

Sep 28, 2010 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, EITHER HEADLIGHT (AND SOMETIMES BOTH) WILL GO OUT. MOST OF THE TIME ITS THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. I'VE TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM AND TO CORRECT IT. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING O...

Sep 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. RATTLING NOISE WHEN CAR STARTS UP. TRUCK WON'T RELEASE FROM KEY OR FROM TRUCK RELEASE INSIDE CAR. *TR

Sep 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. RATTLING NOISE WHEN CAR STARTS UP. TRUCK WON'T RELEASE FROM KEY OR FROM TRUCK RELEASE INSIDE CAR. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS GS300 IS CONSUMING OIL. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER 4 TIMES. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOT ANYTHING BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST 2008. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED 18 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. I CONTINUE TO GET SENT ...

Aug 28, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

MY 2006 LEXUS GS300 IS CONSUMING OIL. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER 4 TIMES. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOT ANYTHING BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST 2008. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED 18 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. I CONTINUE TO GET SENT ...

Jul 19, 2010 Tires 20,000 mi

I' VE HAD THIS LEXUS GS 300 ABOUT 11 MONTHS NOW AND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN STEP ON THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES BUT ALL THEY DO IS TAKE IT FOR A RIDE AND OF COURSE THEY SAY IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. IT IS GETTING V...

Jul 19, 2010 Suspension 20,000 mi

I' VE HAD THIS LEXUS GS 300 ABOUT 11 MONTHS NOW AND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN STEP ON THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES BUT ALL THEY DO IS TAKE IT FOR A RIDE AND OF COURSE THEY SAY IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. IT IS GETTING V...

Jul 19, 2010 Tires 20,000 mi

I' VE HAD THIS LEXUS GS 300 ABOUT 11 MONTHS NOW AND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN STEP ON THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES BUT ALL THEY DO IS TAKE IT FOR A RIDE AND OF COURSE THEY SAY IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. IT IS GETTING V...

Jul 19, 2010 Suspension 20,000 mi

I' VE HAD THIS LEXUS GS 300 ABOUT 11 MONTHS NOW AND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN STEP ON THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES BUT ALL THEY DO IS TAKE IT FOR A RIDE AND OF COURSE THEY SAY IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. IT IS GETTING V...

May 19, 2010 Steering 22,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE SLOWING DOWN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. HE STATED HE HOLDS ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL HARDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENTLY. ...

May 19, 2010 Steering 22,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE SLOWING DOWN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. HE STATED HE HOLDS ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL HARDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENTLY. ...

Apr 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,761 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND A WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION SITE. T...

Apr 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,761 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND A WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION SITE. T...

Apr 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT HEADLAMPS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY CAN BE TURNED ON AGAIN BY SWITCHING THEM ON AND OFF. THIS IS HAPPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON, IN DRY OR WET CONDITIONS. I REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS TURNING OFF VERY FREQUENTLY. I AM CONSIDERING RE...

Apr 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT HEADLAMPS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY CAN BE TURNED ON AGAIN BY SWITCHING THEM ON AND OFF. THIS IS HAPPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON, IN DRY OR WET CONDITIONS. I REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS TURNING OFF VERY FREQUENTLY. I AM CONSIDERING RE...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 17,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2006 LEXUS GS300. LAST FALL,AS I BACKED OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE - IN A BUILDING - MY CAR "TOOK OFF" AND HIT A CEMENT WALL. ( AT FIRST, I THOUGHT I HIT THE GAS PEDAL IN ERROR HOWEVER, AFTER WHAT HAPPENED NEXT, I KNEW THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS IN THE PARK...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 17,000 mi

I DRIVE A 2006 LEXUS GS300. LAST FALL,AS I BACKED OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE - IN A BUILDING - MY CAR "TOOK OFF" AND HIT A CEMENT WALL. ( AT FIRST, I THOUGHT I HIT THE GAS PEDAL IN ERROR HOWEVER, AFTER WHAT HAPPENED NEXT, I KNEW THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. FORTUNATELY, THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS IN THE PARK...

Apr 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPMS INCREASED TO 6000. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RPMS HAD INCREASED BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Apr 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPMS INCREASED TO 6000. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RPMS HAD INCREASED BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Feb 24, 2010 Steering 24,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I AM AN OWNER OF A 2006 LEXUS 300 GS [XXX]. I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU MY NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE. ON JANUARY 17TH I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON VACATION IN PENSACOLA FL. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL I FEL...

Feb 24, 2010 Seat Belts

I HAD A 2006 LEXUS GS 300, LEASED, FOR 3 YEARS, MY THIRD LEXUS LEASE. THE SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT WOULDN'T RELEASE FROM THEIR HOLDER, I'D HAVE TO PULL ON THEM FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE RELEASING. TO ME THAT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. I COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER, THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT I DIDN'T KNOW HO...

Feb 24, 2010 Steering 24,000 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I AM AN OWNER OF A 2006 LEXUS 300 GS [XXX]. I WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU MY NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE. ON JANUARY 17TH I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON VACATION IN PENSACOLA FL. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL I FEL...

Feb 24, 2010 Seat Belts

I HAD A 2006 LEXUS GS 300, LEASED, FOR 3 YEARS, MY THIRD LEXUS LEASE. THE SEATBELTS IN THE FRONT WOULDN'T RELEASE FROM THEIR HOLDER, I'D HAVE TO PULL ON THEM FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE RELEASING. TO ME THAT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. I COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER, THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT I DIDN'T KNOW HO...

Feb 17, 2010 Steering 32,000 mi

STEERING FEELS JERKY, AT TIMES POORLY RESPONSIVE. BEGAN SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2006 LEXUS GS300. THIS EVENT OCCURS WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. SUPPOSE THE SPEED IS SET AT 70 MPH AND I SLOW DOWN TO 67 MPH BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. WHEN I PUSH THE RESUME LEVER, THE ENGINE GREATLY SPEEDS UP AND THE TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO A LOWER GEAR. THE RESULT IS A LUNGE FORWARD INSTEAD ...

Feb 17, 2010 Steering 32,000 mi

STEERING FEELS JERKY, AT TIMES POORLY RESPONSIVE. BEGAN SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2006 LEXUS GS300. THIS EVENT OCCURS WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. SUPPOSE THE SPEED IS SET AT 70 MPH AND I SLOW DOWN TO 67 MPH BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. WHEN I PUSH THE RESUME LEVER, THE ENGINE GREATLY SPEEDS UP AND THE TRANSMISSION DROPS INTO A LOWER GEAR. THE RESULT IS A LUNGE FORWARD INSTEAD ...

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES THE CONTACT SHIFTED GEARS FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASED TO 6,000. THE DEALER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ...

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES THE CONTACT SHIFTED GEARS FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE RPMS INCREASED TO 6,000. THE DEALER MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE ...

Feb 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 20,000 mi

IN WINTER OF 2008 I WAS EXITING A DRIVEWAY AT THE END OF WHICH THERE IS A STOP LIGHT ON A NIGHT WHEN SNOW HAD JUST BEGUN. I WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED BECAUSE THE LIGHT WAS RED MY CAR BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLID INTO A STONE PILLAR AT THE EXIT. ALTHOUGH I HAD SUFFICIENT TIME, I HAD NO WAY TO EF...

Feb 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 20,000 mi

IN WINTER OF 2008 I WAS EXITING A DRIVEWAY AT THE END OF WHICH THERE IS A STOP LIGHT ON A NIGHT WHEN SNOW HAD JUST BEGUN. I WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED BECAUSE THE LIGHT WAS RED MY CAR BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLID INTO A STONE PILLAR AT THE EXIT. ALTHOUGH I HAD SUFFICIENT TIME, I HAD NO WAY TO EF...

Aug 18, 2009 Steering 53,089 mi

I PURCHASED MY 06 LEXUS GS300 LAST YEAR AROUND MAY OF 2008, FROM THE DAY THAT I TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME, ALL I EVER EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES OF PROBLEMS. THE FIRST COUPLE MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, I HEARD A REALLY BIG CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY, IT APPEARS TO BE SOME KIND OF CAM G...

Aug 18, 2009 Steering 53,089 mi

I PURCHASED MY 06 LEXUS GS300 LAST YEAR AROUND MAY OF 2008, FROM THE DAY THAT I TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME, ALL I EVER EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES OF PROBLEMS. THE FIRST COUPLE MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, I HEARD A REALLY BIG CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY, IT APPEARS TO BE SOME KIND OF CAM G...

Aug 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY 2006 LEXUS GS300 IN JAN., 2006, I EXPERIENCED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF MY CAR. I WAS PASSING A CAR AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I TRIED THE BRAKE BUT IT SEEMED FROZEN..IT DIDN'T MOVE AT ALL. I QUICKLY THREW THE CAR INTO NE...

Aug 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 26,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT MY 2006 LEXUS GS300 IN JAN., 2006, I EXPERIENCED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF MY CAR. I WAS PASSING A CAR AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I TRIED THE BRAKE BUT IT SEEMED FROZEN..IT DIDN'T MOVE AT ALL. I QUICKLY THREW THE CAR INTO NE...

Mar 25, 2009 Tires 37,311 mi

I OWN A 2006 GS300 AWD WHICH I BOUGHT IN SEPT 2007, WITH 9000 MILES. I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. IN OCTOBER 2008, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WENT FLAT. I WENT TO ROCKVILLE CENTRE LEXUS IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE NEW YORK AND THEY NOTIFIED THAT I NEED NOT ONE BUT TWO TIRES. THEY STATED THAT ONE OF MY ...

Mar 25, 2009 Electrical System 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THREE SEPARATE RECALL LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD TAKE A WEEK FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE C...

Mar 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THREE SEPARATE RECALL LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD TAKE A WEEK FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE C...

Mar 25, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THREE SEPARATE RECALL LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD TAKE A WEEK FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE C...

Mar 25, 2009 Tires 37,311 mi

I OWN A 2006 GS300 AWD WHICH I BOUGHT IN SEPT 2007, WITH 9000 MILES. I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. IN OCTOBER 2008, WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WENT FLAT. I WENT TO ROCKVILLE CENTRE LEXUS IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE NEW YORK AND THEY NOTIFIED THAT I NEED NOT ONE BUT TWO TIRES. THEY STATED THAT ONE OF MY ...

Mar 25, 2009 Electrical System 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THREE SEPARATE RECALL LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD TAKE A WEEK FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE C...

Mar 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THREE SEPARATE RECALL LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD TAKE A WEEK FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE C...

Mar 25, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED THREE SEPARATE RECALL LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, AND THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WOULD TAKE A WEEK FOR THE PARTS TO ARRIVE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE C...

Mar 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

LEXUS GS 300: HEADLAMP GOES OUT! VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOUR SEPARATE TIMES BY THE DEALER. WITH EACH REPAIR VISIT THE DEALER RESPONDED THE SAME WAY. WE CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CAN'T FIX IT UNTIL WE CAN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED FOUR TIMES TO THE OWNER WITH THE HEADLAMP NOT WORKING. FOU...

Mar 16, 2009 Electrical System 40,000 mi

LEXUS GS 300: HEADLAMP GOES OUT! VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOUR SEPARATE TIMES BY THE DEALER. WITH EACH REPAIR VISIT THE DEALER RESPONDED THE SAME WAY. WE CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CAN'T FIX IT UNTIL WE CAN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED FOUR TIMES TO THE OWNER WITH THE HEADLAMP NOT WORKING. FOU...

Mar 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

LEXUS GS 300: HEADLAMP GOES OUT! VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOUR SEPARATE TIMES BY THE DEALER. WITH EACH REPAIR VISIT THE DEALER RESPONDED THE SAME WAY. WE CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CAN'T FIX IT UNTIL WE CAN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED FOUR TIMES TO THE OWNER WITH THE HEADLAMP NOT WORKING. FOU...

Mar 16, 2009 Electrical System 40,000 mi

LEXUS GS 300: HEADLAMP GOES OUT! VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOUR SEPARATE TIMES BY THE DEALER. WITH EACH REPAIR VISIT THE DEALER RESPONDED THE SAME WAY. WE CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, CAN'T FIX IT UNTIL WE CAN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED FOUR TIMES TO THE OWNER WITH THE HEADLAMP NOT WORKING. FOU...

Oct 23, 2008 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED ON. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE ABOUT 3 TO 4 MONTHS AGO WITH MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY REPLACED THE WIRES AND HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT SINCE THEY COULD NOT VERIFY THE EXACT ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT TH...

Oct 23, 2008 Electrical System

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED ON. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE ABOUT 3 TO 4 MONTHS AGO WITH MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY REPLACED THE WIRES AND HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT SINCE THEY COULD NOT VERIFY THE EXACT ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT TH...

Oct 23, 2008 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED ON. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE ABOUT 3 TO 4 MONTHS AGO WITH MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY REPLACED THE WIRES AND HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT SINCE THEY COULD NOT VERIFY THE EXACT ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT TH...

Oct 23, 2008 Electrical System

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT SHORTLY AFTER BEING TURNED ON. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE ABOUT 3 TO 4 MONTHS AGO WITH MY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY REPLACED THE WIRES AND HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT SINCE THEY COULD NOT VERIFY THE EXACT ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT TH...

Oct 22, 2008 Tires

DUNLOP 18" TIRES PRESENTING WITH SEVERE CUPPING ON INSIDE EDGE (DISCOVERED AT 16K). TIRES HAVE APPROX 7/32 TREAD LEFT OTHERWISE (70%). SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS THIS WEAR IS ABNORMAL AND ISN'T EASY TO SEE. TIRE WOULD COME APART IF NOT DISCOVERED AND REPLACED. LEXUS DEALER AGREED WEAR ISN'T NOR...

Oct 22, 2008 Tires

DUNLOP 18" TIRES PRESENTING WITH SEVERE CUPPING ON INSIDE EDGE (DISCOVERED AT 16K). TIRES HAVE APPROX 7/32 TREAD LEFT OTHERWISE (70%). SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE AS THIS WEAR IS ABNORMAL AND ISN'T EASY TO SEE. TIRE WOULD COME APART IF NOT DISCOVERED AND REPLACED. LEXUS DEALER AGREED WEAR ISN'T NOR...

Jun 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND BECAME STUCK. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE BECAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDA...

Jun 26, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND BECAME STUCK. HE THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE BECAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDA...

May 6, 2008 Tires 29,500 mi

ONLY 29,500 MILES ON TIRES THAT FOR THE PRICE SHOULD LAST MANY THOUSAND MORE. OUR TIRES LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE RUN IMPROPERLY INFLATED AND NOT ROTATED AS RECOMMENDED, BUT WE HAVE THE SERVICE PAPERS THAT PROVE OTHERWISE. I HAVE NOT HAD EXPERIENCE WITH DUNLOP BRAND TIRES AND AM QUITE DISAPPOINTED WIT...

May 6, 2008 Tires 29,500 mi

ONLY 29,500 MILES ON TIRES THAT FOR THE PRICE SHOULD LAST MANY THOUSAND MORE. OUR TIRES LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE RUN IMPROPERLY INFLATED AND NOT ROTATED AS RECOMMENDED, BUT WE HAVE THE SERVICE PAPERS THAT PROVE OTHERWISE. I HAVE NOT HAD EXPERIENCE WITH DUNLOP BRAND TIRES AND AM QUITE DISAPPOINTED WIT...

Nov 5, 2007 Tires 13,800 mi

TIRES ARE CUPPING AT 13,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE TIRES SHOULD BE REPLACED AT 13,000 MILES OR RISK A TIRE FAILURE. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE GS300 HAS AN ISSUE WITH CUPPING OF THE TIRES. THE LEXUS GS300 SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR A VEHICLE DEFECT THAT CAUSES TIRE PROBLEMS. *TR

Nov 5, 2007 Tires 13,800 mi

TIRES ARE CUPPING AT 13,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE TIRES SHOULD BE REPLACED AT 13,000 MILES OR RISK A TIRE FAILURE. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE GS300 HAS AN ISSUE WITH CUPPING OF THE TIRES. THE LEXUS GS300 SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR A VEHICLE DEFECT THAT CAUSES TIRE PROBLEMS. *TR

Oct 12, 2007 Seat Belts 3,000 mi

SEAT BELT RECALL NOVEMBER, 2006. SEAT BELTS REPLACE, STILL NOT RETRACTING. DEALER REPLACED SEAT BELTS AGAIN AND STILL DO NOT RETRACT. LEXUS AND DEALER HAVE NOT RESOLVED THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I CALLED LEXUS' CALIFORNIA FACILITY ON 9-13-07 AS WELL AS MANY OTHER TIMES. LEXUS HAS STILL NOT CORRECTE...

Oct 12, 2007 Seat Belts 3,000 mi

SEAT BELT RECALL NOVEMBER, 2006. SEAT BELTS REPLACE, STILL NOT RETRACTING. DEALER REPLACED SEAT BELTS AGAIN AND STILL DO NOT RETRACT. LEXUS AND DEALER HAVE NOT RESOLVED THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I CALLED LEXUS' CALIFORNIA FACILITY ON 9-13-07 AS WELL AS MANY OTHER TIMES. LEXUS HAS STILL NOT CORRECTE...

Sep 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF A 2006 LEXUS GS 300 OCCURRED DURING OVERTAKING OF ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A TWO LANE US HIGHWAY. CAR WAS TOWED TO A LEXUS DEALER (LEXUS OF FT. WAYNE INDIANA) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT WAS JAMMED AGAINST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT T...

Sep 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OF A 2006 LEXUS GS 300 OCCURRED DURING OVERTAKING OF ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A TWO LANE US HIGHWAY. CAR WAS TOWED TO A LEXUS DEALER (LEXUS OF FT. WAYNE INDIANA) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT WAS JAMMED AGAINST THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT T...

Mar 13, 2007 Structure 1,472 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2006 LEXUS GS300, FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS EXTENDED TOO FAR. THE DOOR WAS LONG AND HEAVY, AND THAT THE TOP BOLTS ON THE FRONT DOORS WERE INADEQUATE FOR THE WEIGHT AND LENGTH OF THE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP HINGE SEPARATED FROM THE BODY...

Mar 13, 2007 Structure 1,472 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2006 LEXUS GS300, FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS EXTENDED TOO FAR. THE DOOR WAS LONG AND HEAVY, AND THAT THE TOP BOLTS ON THE FRONT DOORS WERE INADEQUATE FOR THE WEIGHT AND LENGTH OF THE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOP HINGE SEPARATED FROM THE BODY...

Mar 6, 2007 Structure

LEXUS GS300 HAD 1472 MILES, DRIVER DOOR OPENED & WAS OVER-EXTENDED BY WIND. HINGES SEPARATED FROM BODY & DOOR MISALIGNED. WE COMPLAINED FROM THE TIME CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE FRONT DOORS SWING TOO EASILY. ON 2/9/07, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED , PASSENGER ENTERED & DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ...

Mar 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

LEXUS GS300 HAD 1472 MILES, DRIVER DOOR OPENED & WAS OVER-EXTENDED BY WIND. HINGES SEPARATED FROM BODY & DOOR MISALIGNED. WE COMPLAINED FROM THE TIME CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE FRONT DOORS SWING TOO EASILY. ON 2/9/07, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED , PASSENGER ENTERED & DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ...

Mar 6, 2007 Structure

LEXUS GS300 HAD 1472 MILES, DRIVER DOOR OPENED & WAS OVER-EXTENDED BY WIND. HINGES SEPARATED FROM BODY & DOOR MISALIGNED. WE COMPLAINED FROM THE TIME CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE FRONT DOORS SWING TOO EASILY. ON 2/9/07, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED , PASSENGER ENTERED & DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ...

Mar 6, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

LEXUS GS300 HAD 1472 MILES, DRIVER DOOR OPENED & WAS OVER-EXTENDED BY WIND. HINGES SEPARATED FROM BODY & DOOR MISALIGNED. WE COMPLAINED FROM THE TIME CAR WAS BOUGHT, THE FRONT DOORS SWING TOO EASILY. ON 2/9/07, FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED , PASSENGER ENTERED & DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. ...

Jan 28, 2007 Power Train 1,500 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO JERK AND REMAIN SLUGGISH WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP OR IN SLOW TRAFFIC. DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. BAD ENOUGH FOR PASSENGERS TO DETECT. DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS "NORMAL". *JB

Jan 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO JERK AND REMAIN SLUGGISH WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP OR IN SLOW TRAFFIC. DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. BAD ENOUGH FOR PASSENGERS TO DETECT. DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS "NORMAL". *JB

Jan 28, 2007 Power Train 1,500 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO JERK AND REMAIN SLUGGISH WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP OR IN SLOW TRAFFIC. DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. BAD ENOUGH FOR PASSENGERS TO DETECT. DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS "NORMAL". *JB

Jan 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,500 mi

TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO JERK AND REMAIN SLUGGISH WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP OR IN SLOW TRAFFIC. DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY. BAD ENOUGH FOR PASSENGERS TO DETECT. DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS "NORMAL". *JB

Dec 12, 2006 Structure 13,100 mi

2006 LEXUS GS300, THE UPPER DOOR HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR SLIPPED CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY, AS THOUGH MISALIGNED. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN NO ACCIDENTS AND HAS SUFFERED NO TRAUMA AT ALL. HAVE YOU HAD OTHER REPORTS OF THIS ON LEXUS AUTOMOBILES? *JB

Dec 12, 2006 Structure 13,100 mi

2006 LEXUS GS300, THE UPPER DOOR HINGE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR SLIPPED CAUSING THE DOOR NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY, AS THOUGH MISALIGNED. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN NO ACCIDENTS AND HAS SUFFERED NO TRAUMA AT ALL. HAVE YOU HAD OTHER REPORTS OF THIS ON LEXUS AUTOMOBILES? *JB

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,400 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *NM

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,400 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *NM

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,692 mi

2006 LEXUS GS300 BRAKES PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENED ON OCCASION, THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PULLING TO THE LEFT WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VE...

Apr 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,692 mi

2006 LEXUS GS300 BRAKES PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENED ON OCCASION, THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PULLING TO THE LEFT WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VE...

Feb 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 330 mi

ON FEBRUARY 9, 2006, THE FOURTH OCCURRENCE OCCURRED. EACH TIME, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF SULFUR IN THE CAR WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED. A DAY OR A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON (CHECK VSC).I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY ALSO BE CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CAR AT THE SAME TIME. THE DEALER/...

Feb 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 330 mi

ON FEBRUARY 9, 2006, THE FOURTH OCCURRENCE OCCURRED. EACH TIME, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF SULFUR IN THE CAR WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED. A DAY OR A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON (CHECK VSC).I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE MAY ALSO BE CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CAR AT THE SAME TIME. THE DEALER/...

Feb 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A 2006 LEXUS GS300. AT NIGHTS THE LOW-BEAM HD LIGHTS DOES NOT PROJECT FAR ENOUGH, I HAVE A HARD TIME SEEING ONCOMING OBJECTS ON THE ROAD IN DARK ROADS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A POSSIBLE DANGER IF NOT CORRECTED. *JB

Feb 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A 2006 LEXUS GS300. AT NIGHTS THE LOW-BEAM HD LIGHTS DOES NOT PROJECT FAR ENOUGH, I HAVE A HARD TIME SEEING ONCOMING OBJECTS ON THE ROAD IN DARK ROADS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A POSSIBLE DANGER IF NOT CORRECTED. *JB

Jan 26, 2006 Electrical System

LEXUS GS-300 HAS A PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION WHICH TURNS THE ENGINE ON AND OFF. BUT ONE CAN VERY EASILY PUSH THIS BUTTON WHILE THE CAR IS STILL IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WILL TURN OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING.*AK

Jan 26, 2006 Electrical System

LEXUS GS-300 HAS A PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION WHICH TURNS THE ENGINE ON AND OFF. BUT ONE CAN VERY EASILY PUSH THIS BUTTON WHILE THE CAR IS STILL IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE WILL TURN OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING.*AK

Oct 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS ES 330. AN ANNOYING AND DISTRACTING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED OR RELEASED. THE NOISE OCCURS EVERY TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED OR RELEASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALER, AND THEY CLAIM THE NOISE IS NORMAL. FOR THAT REASON NO CORRECTIONS ...

Oct 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS ES 330. AN ANNOYING AND DISTRACTING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED OR RELEASED. THE NOISE OCCURS EVERY TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED OR RELEASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALER, AND THEY CLAIM THE NOISE IS NORMAL. FOR THAT REASON NO CORRECTIONS ...

Oct 25, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING WEST ON THE INTERSTATE FROM ALBUQUERQUE TO GRANT, NM AT 75 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE PASSING MANY TRUCKS ON THE ROAD. THERE WAS ROAD REPAIR UP AHEAD AND THE SPEED LIMIT WAS REDUCED TO 65, SO I SLOWED TO 65. A TRUCK CAME UP ON MY INSIDE (RIGHT) LANE AT EXCESS SPEED AND SWERVED INTO MY LEFT L...

Oct 25, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING WEST ON THE INTERSTATE FROM ALBUQUERQUE TO GRANT, NM AT 75 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE PASSING MANY TRUCKS ON THE ROAD. THERE WAS ROAD REPAIR UP AHEAD AND THE SPEED LIMIT WAS REDUCED TO 65, SO I SLOWED TO 65. A TRUCK CAME UP ON MY INSIDE (RIGHT) LANE AT EXCESS SPEED AND SWERVED INTO MY LEFT L...

Aug 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting 600 mi

THE HID LIGHTING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE IS AIMED CONSIDERABLY LOW PROVIDING FOR EXTREMELY POOR FRONT ILLUMINATION. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE LIGHTS ARE ADJUSTED AS HIGH AS LEXUS ALLOWS. THE ONLY WAY TO ADEQUATELY SEE PEDESTRIANS, ETC. AT NIGHT IS TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ACTIVATED WHICH IS EXT...

Aug 16, 2005 Exterior Lighting 600 mi

THE HID LIGHTING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE IS AIMED CONSIDERABLY LOW PROVIDING FOR EXTREMELY POOR FRONT ILLUMINATION. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE LIGHTS ARE ADJUSTED AS HIGH AS LEXUS ALLOWS. THE ONLY WAY TO ADEQUATELY SEE PEDESTRIANS, ETC. AT NIGHT IS TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ACTIVATED WHICH IS EXT...