NHTSA — Engine Problems

1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,333 miles

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2008 Lexus GS 300 engine problems

engine problem

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2008 Lexus GS 300 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 012018

GS 300

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This car burns an insane amount of oil and turns black in color. I have no oil leak but have to put about a quart in weekly.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 012017

GS 300

  • 160,000 miles
Smell of gas in the main cabin all of the sudden when driving on a city street. Upon exiting car, smell of gas coming from engine compartment.

- Maryville, TN, USA

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problem #1

Nov 052015

GS 300

  • 132,000 miles
After having the camshaft timing gear replaced due to the recall, I noticed my car was burning a lot of oil but there was no leak. My car would be out of oil 1,800 mile prior to me next oil change and I would need to add 2 quarts of oil to my car. When I brought the car in to be looked at, I was told that there was oil seepage in the timing chain area which is a $3,500 repair. The more I research, the more I'm finding that people are stating this is related to the recall performed.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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