I have an 08 GS350 w/15,000 miles that has had 3 major issues; one is common to many who post here and the other two are unique, I think:
1) I too have experienced the infamous dash creaking noises. Dealer has had it a couple of times for a number of days and sometimes it has improved when the vehicle is returned but it always comes back. The latest was yesterday when the creaking returned with a vengence. I would love to know the service bulletin numbers from Lexus for this problem. Does anyone have them or better still copies of the bulletins?
2) Driver's side seatbelt will not release to allow it to be put on. It seems to occur when the car is parked on a slight incline although even this is inconsistent. You can jiggle it, attempt to manually retract it, open the car door and play with it, all to no avail. You literally must drive the car a few hundred yards and then stop and attempt to release the belt again. It can take 3 or 4 short drives and stops to get it to finally release. After complaining 3-times the dealer was still refusing to do anything to remedy the problem because their position was, "if we cannot replicate the problem at the dealership we cannot replace the part". What? After I got a bit testy they did replace it. We'll see how it goes. Has this occured to others?
3) Here is the biggy! Started my car a couple of weeks ago on a cold morning and all of a sudden it began running roughly, every dash warning light came on and the engine would only run in limp mode. To make a long story short, after a 2 1/2 hour tow to the nearest dealership and a 2 1/2 hour drive back with my loaner (I was away on vacation), they found a broken valve spring. When is the last time you heard of a broken valve spring on any car, new or old?
Would I buy another GS - the answer is unequivocally NO. Will I buy another Lexus (this is my third)..... I won't judge yet but, it is very, very questionable.
