2006 Lexus GS Reliability ReportCommon Problems, Repair Costs & Expert Verdict
Should You Buy the 2006 Lexus GS?
The 2006 Lexus GS stands as a testament to luxury and enduring quality, offering one of the safest used luxury sedan purchases available, especially the V8-powered GS 430. While the V6 GS 300 has a known carbon buildup issue to be aware of, meticulous inspection ensures you're acquiring a comfortable, robust, and surprisingly long-lasting executive sedan.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust V8 engine (GS 430)
- Excellent build quality and interior comfort
- Smooth and durable 6-speed automatic transmission
Top Risk Areas
The systems that break first on the 2006 Lexus GS. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (BOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER) BECOME LOCKED, THEY MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO A COMPONENT OF THE EMERGENCY LOCKING SYSTEM. IF THE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED IN THIS CONDITION, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY FASTEN THE SEAT BELT.
What breaks on the 2006 Lexus GS?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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Lexus GS by Year
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