Lexus GS350 owners have reported 5 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Lexus Gs350. The contact stated that there had been the presence of an intermittent fuel leak in the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel had veered to the left, the suspension was unstable while operating the steering wheel as the vehicle at time was hesitating and suddenly braking with no warning. The dealer Lexus santa monica (1501 santa monica blvd, santa monica, CA 90404, (424) 231-6601) was notified of the failures, indicated that there was a need for the injector seals to be inspected however the vehicle was not diagnosed yet. The manufacturer had not issued a recall for the fuel system but had a TSB January 16, 2018 l-tt-0237-18 which was affecting 150 products, 1 brake recall, 1 steering recall, 5 steering TSB, no suspension recall and 1 TSB on suspension. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
As the car was pulling out of the driving spot and making its way, severe black ice was preventing control. The car seemed to have activated some anti-skidding mechanism. The car was stopped then. From a resting, zero speed position, the car slid on black ice about a foot or less and was stopped by a side impact between the right wheel and the curb. The care was then driven back a few feet to its parking spot and parked because of weather conditions. Upon clearing and driving again, something wrong seemed to have happened to the steering. The car was driven slowly and carefully to the dealer who determined that there was damage to the tie rods (bending) and the steering column, damage in excess of $5,200. This is completely unjustified by the event and points to a dangerous flaw in the car - either design or material. An inspector pulled the crash data from the car but Lexus is not available to explain it to us, indicating it may take 30 days for their analysis. In the meantime, the Lexus dealer needs his loaner car back. Most importantly, this car endangers lives and the model should be immediately pulled out of circulation. Lexus is not being appropriately responsive.
Lexus Gs350 tire wear. Prior to 40000 miles, front tires showed wear on inside edges. Veh. Aligned, tire wear continued. At 46000 miles tires worn down beyond wear indicators on inside edges only. Eplaced tires, alignment checked. Lexus advised that alignment was not bad. So why are the tires wearing out on the inside areas?.
I have had my Lexus for since 7/2009 in Nov 2010 and Feb 2011 I have had to pay for several wheel alignments (frt and back) by the dealership in cerritos, CA. . I have had my tire replaced approximatel 3 times and rotated them regulary. Oakhama tire that came with the vehicle are very expensive and have now decided to go with bridestone tire to lower my expenses. I do drive alot but do not drive freeway on a daily basis to and from work, but do drive freeway in many occasions. . The suspesion continues to pull to the rt and tires continue to wear in the inside, both times to the wire. And now again after driving to laughlin on 7/3/12--7//7/12 I noticed when I returne the far inside of my tires were worn to the metal treads again. I am replacing all for tires on 7/12/12 and need another alignments in the frt and the back. It just is not seem right that brakes and susupensions are continues maintance issue on a yearly basics. I am a middle aged grandma and have my grandkids in my car all the time and maintain my vehicle per manufacture requirements. Brakes have been replaced 4 times frt and back. .
My 2008 Lexus Gs350 is one of, apparently, many Lexus models that have no camber adjustment capability front or rear rendering wheels to progress to the point of misalignment that excessive inside tire wear occurs and cannot be corrected. This tire wear left unnoticed, due to its concealment from view on the inside portion of the tire, is a safety hazard. The tires can wear unnoticed to the point of failure causing injury or death. My Gs350, that I bought new, 1/25/08, has both rightside wheels out of alignment with no way to achieve proper alignment. Inside tire wear is already apparent. Vehicle has only 14,000 miles on it and with trunk and backseat empty of any added weight of cargo or passengers (which would only exacerbate the problem). Even if empty, normal vehicle aging exacerbates the problem. Inability to properly align wheels is unacceptable. This is a safety issue!.