2017 Lexus GS 350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Lexus GS 350 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is seats/restraints problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: i was inside the building , looking at a new vehicle, vin. [xxx]. then manager pulled me into the office with witnesses and explained he wasn't doing business with me, he was nice and explained, i was excited at what he explained. i took pic of giant sticker, the vin dash has a square scan but my .

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints

20%

• I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY
• I VISITED MULTIPLE TIMES AT THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR FIXING THE TICKING NOISE. WHEN I DROVE UNEVEN PAVEMENT, PRESS BREAK, AND ROUGH ROAD, IT PRODUCES METAL TICKING NOISE. THEY FIXED MY CAR 3 TIMES (UNDER WARRANTY) BUT I'M STILL HEARING THE SAME NOISE OVER AND OVER. 1ST TIME - THEY INSULATED THE REA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

20%

• DEALERS HATE ME, TOO EDUCATED. VEHICLE IS A COMMERCIAL CLASS C -HAZMAT OPERATED AS A TYPE O. IN NE, THIS VEHICLE IS PARKED IN THE DEALERSHIP UNTITLED INTO THE STATE OF NE, DOT TIRE WARRANTY, TIRES MUST BE CHECKED EVERY MONTH FOR VALVE STEM LEAKS, BATTERY GO OLD AFTER SITTING AROUND. DEALER REJECTE
• I VISITED MULTIPLE TIMES AT THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR FIXING THE TICKING NOISE. WHEN I DROVE UNEVEN PAVEMENT, PRESS BREAK, AND ROUGH ROAD, IT PRODUCES METAL TICKING NOISE. THEY FIXED MY CAR 3 TIMES (UNDER WARRANTY) BUT I'M STILL HEARING THE SAME NOISE OVER AND OVER. 1ST TIME - THEY INSULATED THE REA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DEALERS HATE ME, TOO EDUCATED. VEHICLE IS A COMMERCIAL CLASS C -HAZMAT OPERATED AS A TYPE O. IN NE, THIS VEHICLE IS PARKED IN THE DEALERSHIP UNTITLED INTO THE STATE OF NE, DOT TIRE WARRANTY, TIRES MUST BE CHECKED EVERY MONTH FOR VALVE STEM LEAKS, BATTERY GO OLD AFTER SITTING AROUND. DEALER REJECTE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints

10%

• I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

10%

• I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

10%

• I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: DEALERS HATE ME, TOO EDUCATED. VEHICLE IS A COMMERCIAL CLASS C -HAZMAT OPERATED AS A TYPE O. IN NE, THIS VEHICLE IS PARKED IN THE DEALERSHIP UNTITLED INTO THE STATE OF NE, DOT TIRE WARRANTY, TIRES MUST BE CHECKED EVERY MONTH FOR VALVE STEM LEAKS, BATTERY GO OLD AFTER SITTING AROUND. DEALER REJECTE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TIRES: I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I WAS INSIDE THE BUILDING , LOOKING AT A NEW VEHICLE, VIN. [XXX]. THEN MANAGER PULLED ME INTO THE OFFICE WITH WITNESSES AND EXPLAINED HE WASN'T DOING BUSINESS WITH ME, HE WAS NICE AND EXPLAINED, I WAS EXCITED AT WHAT HE EXPLAINED. I TOOK PIC OF GIANT STICKER, THE VIN DASH HAS A SQUARE SCAN BUT MY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)