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2005 Lexus GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Lexus GS, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage107kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Lexus GS has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2005 Lexus GS recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other GS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GS owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BOUGHT A CAR FOR 4,000 PRIVATE PARTY. GUY CLAIMED THE CAR HAD 107,000 ON THE ODOMETER AND THAT HIM AND HIS UNCLE WORKED ON THE CAR AND IT HAD NO PROBLEMS. DROVE THE CAR HOME ENGINE STARTED SMOKING IN MOTION AND CAR HAS MAJOR LEAKS. DID A CARFAX REPORT AND THE CAR HAS 195,000+ MILES. SELLER ALSO…
Complaint 11362327 · Oct 2, 2020 · 107,000 miles

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