The 1996 Lexus GS has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and visibility. Owners most often flag outdated technology/infotainment: lack of apple carplay, slow and unresponsive screen, missing features like birds-eye view camera and massaging seats compared to rivals. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Lexus GS vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 11 GS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2012) to 180 (2006). With 5 complaints, the 1996 GS sits belowthe model's median of 19.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Campaign 99V125000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM TH…
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, build quality, and overall ownership experience. The GS is consistently praised as a durable, comfortable, and well-built luxury sedan that delivers trouble-free service…
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