2006 Lexus GS300 problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints about the 2006 Lexus GS300 with NHTSA. Exterior lighting accounts for 21.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 11%.
Complaints164
Crashes13
Fires1
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Exterior lighting 21.3% · 35
Engine 11.0% · 18
Power train 7.9% · 13
Electrical system 7.3% · 12
Vehicle speed control 7.3% · 12
Steering 6.1% · 10
Fuel/propulsion system 4.9% · 8
Structure 4.3% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 33 in the last three years against 39 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 79,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Either driver's or passenger's or both side headlight will turn off by itself. I have notice a slight flicked few months back but barely noticeable. I turn it off and on and it comes back on.....After 5 min of driving, it will turn off again randomly. The bulbs are fine. This is very very dangerous in a rural area where there are very little street lighting. Dealer won't do anything. Exterior lighting · reported at 55,620 miles
The driver and passenger front headlamps turn off intermittently. They can be turned on again by switching them on and off. This is happens for no apparent reason, in dry or wet conditions. I replaced the passenger side headlamp assembly which was turning off very frequently. I am considering replacing the driver side headlamp assembly , as well, since this is getting worse. Exterior lighting · reported at 95,000 miles
Jan 06, 2011 - san diego, ca. - Exterior lighting the driver and passenger front headlamps turn off intermittently. They can be turned on again by switching them on and off. This is happens for no apparent reason, in dry or wet conditions. I replaced the driver side headlamp assembly which was turning off very frequently. Problem still exist as seems to be getting worse. Exterior lighting · reported at 152,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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