Suspension Problems of Lexus GS

Lexus GS owners have reported 7 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Lexus GS


Recently reported Suspension problems of Lexus GS

The Suspension problem

Car stalls when trying to accelerate like its going to turn off. . . The wheel alighnment is not correct. Doors will not lock bad lighting I cant see because front lights are doll   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Another Lexus Gs-300 owner filed this report on March 6, 2007: "we own a 1998 Lexus, model Gs 300. This Saturday my wife was driving the Lexus and the entire wheel assembly came off the vehicle due the failure of the lower ball joint.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Headlamp (afs) does not work properly. Right headlamp supposed to be auto leveling does not work properly and faces to the ground. Asked the dealership to fix it while it was under warranty and was told they did.   Read details...

The Strut Failure problem

The struts are failing (leaking) and this is a known problem across the internet. Also, the door lock actuators stop working periodically. And finally, the rear defroster stoped working. I�ve owned much cheaper cars with well over 100,000 miles and never experienced these problems.   Read details...




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