2005 Lexus GS
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Bought a car for 4,000 private party. Guy claimed the car had 107,000 on the odometer and that him and his uncle worked on the car and it had no problems. Drove the car home engine started smoking in motion and car has major leaks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-02
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Lexus GS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2005 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 2005 Lexus GS?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus GS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.