2006 Lexus GS300 engine problems
22 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Lexus GS300, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
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 a rear end bumper collision while intraffic.
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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Updated 02/02/15 the consumer stated the clamp holding the hose from the radiator to the engine failed. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Lexus GS300
- Lighting 35 complaints
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