My Issues Thus Far
01-30-15, 07:31 AM
#61
Lexus Test Driver
03-03-15, 01:16 PM
#63
Lexus Test Driver
sick21 - Did you ever take your car to the dealer to fix the issues you have?
And, did you ever check the door's window seal to see if that was the cause of your wind noise whistle?
And, did you ever check the door's window seal to see if that was the cause of your wind noise whistle?
Last edited by bclexus; 03-03-15 at 01:19 PM.
03-03-15, 01:59 PM
#64
Driver School Candidate
My check engine light came on after day 5 and 200 miles on the clock. It has been at the dealer for 2 days and they still cannot figure out what is wrong with it.....
03-03-15, 06:46 PM
#65
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
sick21 - Did you ever take your car to the dealer to fix the issues you have? And, did you ever check the door's window seal to see if that was the cause of your wind noise whistle?
Hmm I smell a new car!! Lol just kidding who knows, it could be something small and you might never have another issue at all. But I do wish you luck!!
03-04-15, 05:49 AM
#66
Just thought I'd throw this out there for those having complaints about their cars. In spite of all the problems, Lexus is still probably the best choice. The article was received in The Car Pro Weekly Newsletter yesterday.
"LEXUS TOPS DEPENDABILITY STUDY AGAIN
Lexus is the most dependable car brand for the fourth consecutive year in rankings that increasingly hinge on high-tech features.
Buick, Toyota, Cadillac and Honda and Porsche, which were tied, rounded out the top five spots in the annual survey, released by the consulting firm J.D. Power. The survey asked original owners of vehicles from the 2012 model year about problems experienced in the last year.
Lexus owners reported 89 problems per 100 vehicles; the industry average was 147 problems. Fiat was the worst performing brand, with 273 problems per 100 vehicles. Land Rover, Jeep, Mini and Dodge rounded out the bottom five performers.
The top two complaints were technical ones: inability to pair phones to the car and trouble with voice recognition systems, which often-misunderstood drivers' commands. That's a change from past years, when design problems like wind noise or mechanical issues like squeaky brakes topped the list.
J.D. Power spokesman John Tews said it's difficult to compare the results to prior years, since J.D. Power changed this year's survey to include more specific questions about technology, but it's clear that high-tech features and owners' expectations about how they will perform are increasingly important to overall perceptions of quality.
J.D. Power said 15 percent of respondents avoided a model because it lacked new technology, up from 4 percent in last year's survey.
"Owners clearly want the latest technology in their vehicles, and they don't hesitate to express their disapproval when it doesn't work," said Renee Stephens, vice president of U.S. automotive at J.D. Power.
Wind noise was the third most reported problem on this year's list, followed by hesitating automatic transmissions and excessive road noise.
The rankings are important to automakers, since unhappy customers are more likely to shop other brands when they buy their next vehicle. J.D. Power said 56 percent of owners who reported no problems with their vehicles said they "definitely will" purchase the same brand next time.
In rankings of individual vehicles, General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. tied with seven segment winners each. GM's Chevrolet Malibu was the most dependable midsize car, while the Toyota Corolla was the highest ranked small car.
More than 34,000 vehicle owners were surveyed for the study in November and December. J.D. Power has been conducting the dependability study since 1989."
"LEXUS TOPS DEPENDABILITY STUDY AGAIN
Lexus is the most dependable car brand for the fourth consecutive year in rankings that increasingly hinge on high-tech features.
Buick, Toyota, Cadillac and Honda and Porsche, which were tied, rounded out the top five spots in the annual survey, released by the consulting firm J.D. Power. The survey asked original owners of vehicles from the 2012 model year about problems experienced in the last year.
Lexus owners reported 89 problems per 100 vehicles; the industry average was 147 problems. Fiat was the worst performing brand, with 273 problems per 100 vehicles. Land Rover, Jeep, Mini and Dodge rounded out the bottom five performers.
The top two complaints were technical ones: inability to pair phones to the car and trouble with voice recognition systems, which often-misunderstood drivers' commands. That's a change from past years, when design problems like wind noise or mechanical issues like squeaky brakes topped the list.
J.D. Power spokesman John Tews said it's difficult to compare the results to prior years, since J.D. Power changed this year's survey to include more specific questions about technology, but it's clear that high-tech features and owners' expectations about how they will perform are increasingly important to overall perceptions of quality.
J.D. Power said 15 percent of respondents avoided a model because it lacked new technology, up from 4 percent in last year's survey.
"Owners clearly want the latest technology in their vehicles, and they don't hesitate to express their disapproval when it doesn't work," said Renee Stephens, vice president of U.S. automotive at J.D. Power.
Wind noise was the third most reported problem on this year's list, followed by hesitating automatic transmissions and excessive road noise.
The rankings are important to automakers, since unhappy customers are more likely to shop other brands when they buy their next vehicle. J.D. Power said 56 percent of owners who reported no problems with their vehicles said they "definitely will" purchase the same brand next time.
In rankings of individual vehicles, General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. tied with seven segment winners each. GM's Chevrolet Malibu was the most dependable midsize car, while the Toyota Corolla was the highest ranked small car.
More than 34,000 vehicle owners were surveyed for the study in November and December. J.D. Power has been conducting the dependability study since 1989."
03-04-15, 06:47 AM
#67
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
^^Thanks for making me feel better that everyone else with a Lexus isn't having issues?? Cool. This isn't my first car. I've owned more than 25 vehicles all being newer than 2007. Rarely have I had as many issues with them as I do my GS.
03-04-15, 08:11 AM
#68
I got Consumers Reports annual car reliability issue in the mail yesterday. Across the board Toyota products show extremely reliable, as they have for the 25 years I've been subscibing to the mag. Nissan products have taking a nose dive in overall reliability. Don't know whats going on there, they have a history good quality up till recently.
03-04-15, 08:22 AM
#69
Lexus Test Driver
I got Consumers Reports annual car reliability issue in the mail yesterday. Across the board Toyota products show extremely reliable, as they have for the 25 years I've been subscibing to the mag. Nissan products have taking a nose dive in overall reliability. Don't know whats going on there, they have a history good quality up till recently.
03-04-15, 01:58 PM
#70
Pole Position
I got Consumers Reports annual car reliability issue in the mail yesterday. Across the board Toyota products show extremely reliable, as they have for the 25 years I've been subscibing to the mag. Nissan products have taking a nose dive in overall reliability. Don't know whats going on there, they have a history good quality up till recently.
03-11-15, 03:32 PM
#71
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Update! My car got fixed this past weekend.
They don't know why it goes dead when it sits for a while but it hasn't done that lately so oh well I guess.
My roof rattle was fixed. It was actually the sunroof, they tightened it too much the first time when it was leaking so it started to creak.
Also got a new brake rotor, brake pad and cable. The pad wasn't releasing.
I got a new intake, old one was cracked and caused a rattle when full throttle on colder days.
Left rear shock was leaking, replaced.
That's all for now. Next is to get my tint fixed and the scratches all buffed out. Then I plan to lower it and put 20's on it. And a front lip!
l love my GS!
They don't know why it goes dead when it sits for a while but it hasn't done that lately so oh well I guess.
My roof rattle was fixed. It was actually the sunroof, they tightened it too much the first time when it was leaking so it started to creak.
Also got a new brake rotor, brake pad and cable. The pad wasn't releasing.
I got a new intake, old one was cracked and caused a rattle when full throttle on colder days.
Left rear shock was leaking, replaced.
That's all for now. Next is to get my tint fixed and the scratches all buffed out. Then I plan to lower it and put 20's on it. And a front lip!
l love my GS!
Last edited by sick21; 03-11-15 at 03:36 PM.
03-11-15, 03:37 PM
#72
Update! My car got fixed this past weekend. They don't know why it goes dead when it sits for a while but it hasn't done that lately so oh well I guess. My roof rattle was fixed. It was actually the sunroof, they tightened it too much the first time when it was leaking so it started to creak. Also got a new brake rotor, brake pad and cable. The pad wasn't releasing. I got a new intake, old one was cracked and caused a rattle when full throttle on colder days. Left rear shock was leaking, replaced.
It goes dead because the stock batteries are garbage - if you replace the battery with a decent aftermarket one you won't have that anymore most likely.
03-11-15, 03:38 PM
#73
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
03-11-15, 06:02 PM
#74
Lexus Test Driver
sick21 - how 'bout that wind noise whistle?