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2005 Lexus GS: common problems and reliability
One of the better GS years.
4 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2005 GS?The 2005 Lexus GS has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2005 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Lexus GS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GS years only. How we score it
Is 2005 a good year for the GS?
Across the 23 GS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2019) to 180 (2006). With 4 complaints, the 2005 GS sits below the model's median of 20.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2005 GS
exterior lighting
Campaign 09E012000SABERSPORT 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, build quality, and overall ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GS. See the full GS owner picture and every model year.
Other GS model years
Compare every GS year side by side to see how 2005 ranks against the rest.
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