Lexus Gs 350 Reliability by Year
208 NHTSA complaints (2006–2018). Complaint rate: 27.4 per 1,000 vehicles.
Lexus Gs 350 reliability varies significantly by model year. Based on 208 NHTSA complaints (2006–2018), the most problematic years are 2007, with high complaint volumes linked to engine problems. Better choices include 2011, 2016, 2010, which show significantly fewer reported problems.
Why these years are worse
The most common issues driving the complaint spikes:
- engine problems — 22 complaints (18.2% involved a crash)
- unintended acceleration — 19 complaints (57.9% involved a crash)
- fuel system issues — 16 complaints (6.2% involved a crash)
- airbag malfunctions — 15 complaints (60.0% involved a crash)
- unknown or other — 13 complaints (0.0% involved a crash)
Which Years to Buy & Avoid
Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.
Bottom line: Avoid the 2007 Lexus Gs 350. The 2016–2017 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: ENGINE.
Avoid These Years
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Better Years
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Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA complaint count per model year
Common Lexus Gs 350 Problems
Most reported component complaints to NHTSA
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 22 | 18.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 | 57.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 6.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 60.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 0.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 23.1% |
| STEERING | 13 | 15.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 8.3% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | 0.0% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | 25.0% |
Year-by-Year Breakdown
NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.
Year-by-Year Breakdown
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See also: Lexus Gs 350accident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.
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