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Lexus GS Hybrid years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the Lexus GS Hybrid since 2007, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2007 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and driver assistance problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
2
Worst year
2007
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2007-2017

Lexus GS Hybrid years to avoid

No model year of the Lexus GS Hybrid stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Lexus GS Hybrid years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Lexus GS Hybrid complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200720082011201320152017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lexus GS Hybrid problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    10
  • Transmission
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Lexus GS Hybrid problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-1Brakes01
2015-1Electrical00
2013-2Brakes00
2011-2Brakes20
2008-2Transmission22
2007-8Brakes160,00021

Recalls 2

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Lexus GS Hybrid warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Lexus GS Hybrid

What years of the Lexus GS Hybrid should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lexus GS Hybrid has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lexus GS Hybrid?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Lexus GS Hybrid?

Brakes, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (3) and driver assistance (3).

How many recalls does the Lexus GS Hybrid have?

2 recalls between 2007 and 2017. The 2011 model year has the most, with 2.

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