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2009 Lexus GS: common problems and reliability
An average GS year.
12 owner complaints, most about service brakes. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 GS?The 2009 Lexus GS has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and engine.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Lexus GS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GS years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the GS?
Across the 23 GS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2019) to 180 (2006). With 12 complaints, the 2009 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
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 2009 ranks against the rest.
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