This series of lexus apparently has a defect of the inside rear view mirror that cause the mirror inside surface to cloud up to the point of being inoperative. My unit began to fail early in the car's life but just as the warranty period expired it became nearly useless. Lexus nor the dealer would not cover this safety defect.
The worst 1996 Lexus GS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Lexus GS 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
What 1996 Lexus GS owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Lexus GS
Is the 1996 Lexus GS reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Lexus GS, fewer than a typical GS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Lexus GS?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Lexus GS have?
No recalls on record.
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