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Lexus GS300/430 Electrical problems by year

19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus GS300/430's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
200619100

Latest GS300/430 electrical complaints

2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

Car wouldn't start. Had it diagnosed and found out my fuel pressure sensor had melted and was leaking fuel had it replaced bug still smell gas in and around car. Car was under recalm for same issue years back and was serviced at the dealership. So I don't see how im liable for repairs if it was a problem when the car came off the assembly line

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11443431
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical system

I am having transmission problem along with ecu problems. Car has rough down shifting problems when in motion . After doing research many lexus gs models have those common issues.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11399541
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlDriver assistance

Hello everyone -- I have 06 lexus gs300. I had a rebuilt transmission, new valve six solenoids. Because I had harsh on the 2 to 1 downshift. That didn't fixed the problem, and they told me about the ecu the new computer will cost me $1550 on top of the $2200 I had to pay for the transmission and labor too. Their should be a recall notice. How can we alert lexus of this problem and shift the cost to them for their repairs?

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11292464
2006 Lexus GS300/430Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Transmission problem shifting from 1 to 3 and don't shift up more than that ,mechanic asked to change the transmission cause its major problem for this car . Too many people complaining about that .

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11292188
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemEngine & coolingFire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus gs430. After the vehicle was driven and parked for approximately 10-15 minutes, the contact noticed flames underneath the hood. The fire was extinguished by a friend. The fire department was not notified. The contact stated that the fire may have originated from the battery compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11193336
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemFuel system

Car would not start after pulling into gas station. Towed to local mechanic. Electrical connector on top of fuel pump burned through plastic top of fuel pump. When connector unhooked from wire harness fuel leaked out of tank unto top of fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Photos attached.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11150948
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemLights

When I was driving at night, all of a sudden driver side headlight (low beam) turned off and I was driving with one light all alone. I tried switching on and off but still didn't resolved. Next day morning both lights were glowing but the driver side light went off after 10-15 min. Then I turned off and on, it came back. Not sure whether its a faulty light bulb or something else. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10919881
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemLights

My vehicle head light flickers on and off. When it flickers out, if you turn the light switch off and on, it turns the light back on. The light may stay on or flicker back out without knowing. I had the light bulb replaced, costing $275.00 Thinking that was the issue. Weeks later, I was notified by a random person the same light was out. Again, turning the switch on and off, allowed the light to turn on, but later flickering out and on. I took the vehicle in to lexus, they first said it sounded like the light...

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bulb was burning out, but later identified it as a component inside the light housing. To repair this, is a cost around $1,800.00 Parts and labor, part is about 1,350.00. An issue with unstable headlights would be a safety issue on the vehicle. I believe the manufacture should have to recall a part which should last on average to any other vehicle on the highway. The cost to repair it, makes it even more of a safety issue, because most people will not replace the entire light assembly, if you can just turn the light switch off and on to start the light working again. What happens one minute the light is on, the next it is out? Lexus, should be responsible for ensuring this is a stable component of the light assembly, not the consumer! *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10567878
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemLights

I drive a 2006 lexus gs300 that is having a problem with the exterior headlight randomly turning off while I am driving. This can be very dangerous and I have already received one ticket for this. I see there are many other people on here complaining about the exact same problem and I don't understand why an investigation has not been opened. This exact same problem happened to what im assuming was my other side, about a year ago. It was very expensive to fix, I think it cost me about $1500 at the lexus...

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dealership. I definitely cant afford to pay that right now and not to mention I already got a ticket for this. I have been trying not to drive my car at night but it is very inconvenient. Are there any alternative methods I could use as a temporary fix until I can get this fixed? *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10550638
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemLights

As I was driving one evening both headlights turned off alone. I turned the knob off and on and they restarted, but now continue to turn off intermittently. Sometimes one sometimes both after different amounts of time. I have had the bulbs replaced but the problem still persists. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10549922
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemLights

This is extremely dangerous. My headlights keep going out. I've replaced the lamps and this wont fix the problem. I cant believe lexus is letting this continue with such a major safety issue of having non working headlights. They go on and off at all times. I've got kids and im terrified to drive any time close to night fall with them in the car. I notice they are on then 5 minutes later they flicker off. I turn the switch on and off and they stay on for a bit then turn off again. This is a major safety issue and...

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it looks like its affecting many of us. Its so frustrating that I cant get a reason for it and I've gotten 3 different estimates on the repair for 5 different things. No on can tell me what the problem is they just want me to start replacing things for 1,000's of dollars and no guarantee that it will solve the problem. This is just ridiculous. Someone please help us. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10494686
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemLights

I own a 2006 lexus gs300 with currently 80,000 miles and for the past 2 months, the headlights seem to turn itself off while driving..Sometimes it would be the driver side, other times it would be the passenger side, and often it would be both headlights - a complete blackout! I have to turn the light switch off and on for it to work again (for another few minutes and it would turn itself off again). I've been high beamed and honked at several times. It doesn't matter if the headlights are in automatic or manual...

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mode. Its been very frustrating dealing with this problem. I love my car but I don't want put me, my kids, or anyone else's life in danger should my headlights go out or get pulled over by the police!!! Please someone help!! I feel like I cant be driving my car at night if this problem keeps happening!!! Do a recall please!! Is it really worth someone losing their life over?? *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10448550
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemLights

My 2006 gs300 has been having the same problem, intermittent headlight, for over a year. Dealers do not want to admit the issue. It is scary when both lights go off in the highway at night. I am trying to find out how I can get the lexus to issue a recall for this problem. I am thinking to got my lawyer involved. My email is [[redacted]] I am thinking to create a list of owners who are experiencing this issue and collectively request for a recall. Please feel free to contact me with any comment or suggestion. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10446722
2006 Lexus GS300/430Electrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

2006 Lexus gs300. Consumer requests reimbursement for expenses related to an accident with vehicle *tgw the consumer stated as she was slowly driving out of her driveway, she started to turn a corner when suddenly the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. The consumer was unable to control the steering. She bounced off the curbs on the street, two or three time and the tires and rims were damaged, there was a gouge in the front bumper and the air bags deployed after finally coming to rest after the vehicle jumped off the median and she activated the emergency brake. The consumer also stated she had to replace the battery twice. *Jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10390889

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