MYRModel Year Report

1996 Lexus GS

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1996 Lexus GS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:13:42.022Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020
1996: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19961
19984
19994
20000
20013
20021
20034
20042
20051
200644
200725
200815
20092
201010
20113
20121
201318
20143
20153
20165
20171
20182
20191
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140422

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140422

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Lexus GS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Lexus GS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Lexus GS?

The most-reported component is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Lexus GS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.