Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Lexus GS300
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Lexus GS300 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 124 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V647000 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V115000 FLOOR CARPET PAD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 35 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
Of the 124 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 124 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Lexus GS300 shows a moderate number of owner complaints and two NHTSA recall campaigns, suggesting average reliability. Most complaints focus on exterior lighting and engine issues, while significant recalls involve the fuel system and accelerator pedal. The evidence is somewhat limited but suggests a typical repair and maintenance profile for its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | Unknown | $100–$500 | common |
| engine | 80,000-120,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | occasional |
| power train | 100,000-150,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | 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 pad replacement
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Replace air filters
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering exterior lights
- Rough engine idle
- Delayed gear shifting
- Erratic accelerator behavior
- Fuel odor near rear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Lexus GS300 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.