2005 LEXUS GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 LEXUS GS
The 2005 LEXUS GS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 LEXUS GS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 LEXUS GS, potentially affecting up to 16,270 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 LEXUS GS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 LEXUS GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BOUGHT A CAR FOR 4,000 PRIVATE PARTY. GUY CLAIMED THE CAR HAD 107,000 ON THE ODOMETER AND THAT HIM AND HIS UNCLE WORKED ON THE CAR AND IT HAD NO PROBLEMS. DROVE THE CAR HOME ENGINE STARTED SMOKING IN MOTION AND CAR HAS MAJOR LEAKS. DID A CARFAX REPORT AND THE CAR HAS 195,000+ MILES. SELLER ALSO CLAIMED HE HAD THE CAR FOR MULTIPLE YEARS AND IN REALITY HAD IT FOR 4 DAYS. UPON PURCHASE HE DID A TITLE RELEASE FORM AND A DUPLICATE TITLE FORM AND SAID HE WOULD SEND THE TITLE IN THE MAIL AS SOON AS HE GOT IT.
BOUGHT A CAR FOR 4,000 PRIVATE PARTY. GUY CLAIMED THE CAR HAD 107,000 ON THE ODOMETER AND THAT HIM AND HIS UNCLE WORKED ON THE CAR AND IT HAD NO PROBLEMS. DROVE THE CAR HOME ENGINE STARTED SMOKING IN MOTION AND CAR HAS MAJOR LEAKS. DID A CARFAX REPORT AND THE CAR HAS 195,000+ MILES. SELLER ALSO CLAIMED HE HAD THE CAR FOR MULTIPLE YEARS AND IN REALITY HAD IT FOR 4 DAYS. UPON PURCHASE HE DID A TITLE RELEASE FORM AND A DUPLICATE TITLE FORM AND SAID HE WOULD SEND THE TITLE IN THE MAIL AS SOON AS HE GOT IT.
Safety Rating for the 2005 LEXUS GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 LEXUS GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 LEXUS GS
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 LEXUS GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4557 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE ENGINE (3UZ-FE). 00245-RM112-6U1. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 LEXUS GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS GS
- 2000 LEXUS GS — 0 complaints
- 2001 LEXUS GS — 5 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS GS — 1 complaint
- 2003 LEXUS GS — 6 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS GS — 2 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS GS (current)
- 2006 LEXUS GS — 60 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS GS — 27 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS GS — 16 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS GS — 2 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS GS — 13 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints