Is the 2006 Lexus GS a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8/10
Great for someone looking for a luxury car experience with reliable performance.
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Pros
- Smooth and powerful V6 engine
- Luxurious and comfortable interior
- Reliable with proper maintenance
Cons
- Expensive out-of-warranty repairs
- Aging infotainment system
- Dashboard material issues
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
19 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Dashboard melting/cracking
- Valve cover gasket oil leaks
- Power steering leaks
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (6)
The 2006 Lexus GS has 6 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (campaign 07V545000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder — TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOS…
- Air Bags — ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUN…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings — ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, HIGH STRESS AREAS MAY HAVE BEEN CREATED IN TWO SPECIFIC FUEL PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COMBINED WITH OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS THE PRESENCE OF CORROSIVE AGENTS IN FUEL, A CRACK MAY FORM O…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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