10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
141,292 miles

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problem #9

Nov 132020

GS 450h

  • 160,000 miles
Oil consumption, I have to add 2 quarts every 1300 miles

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #8

Jun 172020

GS 450h

  • 200,000 miles
Because of the design, the rings stick causing oil consumption and engine wear. It smokes when driven. This affects these vehicles approximately years 06 - 11. They revamped the engine after 11 to fix the problem. They should repair our engines

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #7

May 252020

GS 450h

  • 146,800 miles
Low oil light came on 1000 miles after oil change at Lexus dealership. Car was low 2.5 quarts of oil. Blue grey smoke was coming out of the car during acceleration and car smelled like poison inside very unsafe. Car has been dealer maintained for everything. Car was certified pre owned as well. At 100,000 miles oil consumption test was done and was in fact proved to be burning oil. Car is burning way too much oil. I've had 4 other vehicles none have burned oil. This is unacceptable and I might have to buy a new engine soon. Please help me out. Thank you.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #6

Jan 012018

GS 450h

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Gs 450H. When the vehicle was started, the engine made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to magnussen Lexus of fremont (located at 5600 cushing pkwy, fremont, ca 94538, (510) 657-6600) where it was diagnosed that the variable valve timing needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 012018

GS 450h

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Gs450H. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 35 mph. The contact stated that the check hybrid indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to Lexus of austin (9910 stonelake boulevard, austin, tx 78759, (512) 343-3400) where it was diagnosed that the variable timing system was worn and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V395000 (engine). The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 012016

GS 450h

  • 230,000 miles
My 2007 Lexus gs450H is not having all cylinders firing and has engine power loss. I called our local Lexus dealer and they said there's no recall of this kind of problem. I searched online and there's a certain recall describing exactly what my car is doing. The recall number is 10V309000- Toyota recalls 2006-2008 Lexus models due to possible engine problems due to micro-foreign objects in the valve spring that can cause it to break. This could cause the engine to fail suddenly, while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

May 122016

GS 450h

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Gs450H. While the vehicle was parked, a loud unknown noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine, stability control, and electronic stability program warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle vibrated severely when restarted and failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

problem #2

Nov 142013

GS 450h 6-cyl

  • 48,750 miles
Heard pop from engine lost power. Was able to drive off highway at 10 miles per hour or less with engine banging. Made it to my mechanic who said that the engine rocker arm in cylinder 3 broke.Lexus was no help, as my 5 year engine warrant expired.

- Hollis, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 292013

GS 450h

  • 46,080 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Gs450H. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, there was a loud banging noise heard from under the engine. The contact came to a stop on the shoulder of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle then immediately caught on fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was inspected by the contact's insurance company but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided to the contact. The failure and current mileage was 46,080. Kmj

- Nashua, NH, USA