Lexus GS 350 years to avoid
More than twice the GS 350's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lexus GS 350 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lexus GS 350 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus GS 350 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine29
- Acceleration22
- Fuel system21
- Brakes16
- Airbags16
- Electrical14
- Steering13
- Body12
- Lights11
- Visibility7
- Transmission6
- Tires5
Lexus GS 350 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | 1 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 4 | Seat belts | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2016 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 15 | Steering | 53,000 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | - | 16 | Engine | 30,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2013 | - | 26 | Brakes | 11,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2011 | - | 4 | Airbags | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2010 | - | 7 | Airbags | 3 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2009 | - | 8 | Acceleration | 9,500 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | - | 19 | Engine | 84,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2007 | - | 57 | Engine | 49,798 | 5 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2006 | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Lexus GS 350
What years of the Lexus GS 350 should you avoid?
2007. It has more than twice the Lexus GS 350's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 57, mostly about engine and acceleration.
What is the best year for a used Lexus GS 350?
2010, 2009 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (7, 8 and 15).
What is the most common problem with the Lexus GS 350?
Engine, with 29 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (22) and fuel system (21).
How many recalls does the Lexus GS 350 have?
9 recalls between 2006 and 2018. The 2007 model year has the most, with 5.
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