Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Lexus GS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Lexus GS has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V029000 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V499000 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V020000 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V545000 FUEL LINE LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V121000 SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 44 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Lexus GS has a moderate number of complaints and recall campaigns, indicating some reliability concerns. Frequent issues include fuel system and engine problems, which have led to recalls. Although complaints cover various components, most are not severe, suggesting that failures, while possible, are not universally affecting users.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | occasional |
| Wiper system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Battery checks and replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Rough engine idle
- Intermittent wiper failure
- Brake pedal feels spongy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Lexus GS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.