2006 Lexus GS300 power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Lexus GS300 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"p2757 torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid control circuit performance or stuck off " which causes the engine to stall while driving or when pulling in reverse. Very unsafe to drive .”
filed Jul 24, 2019
“Takara recall. While coming to a complete stop between 0-20mph the car jerks harshly.I noticed if I put the car in neutral it wont jerk.”
filed Dec 18, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to…
L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2020
Power Train problems in other GS300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 GS300 | 3 | 8% |
| 1998 GS300 | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus GS300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.