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#BS-2004-LEXGS-2570

2004 Lexus Gs

Based on reports from 2 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
25
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 82K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System1 (50%)
Speed Control1 (50%)

2004 Lexus Gs: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Gs, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 82K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2004 Lexus Gs, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2004 Lexus Gs vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

2

Class avg

266

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Lexus Gs: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus Gs?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Lexus Gs is related to the fuel system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Lexus Gs reliable?
The 2004 Lexus Gs has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Lexus Gs problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Lexus Gs have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Lexus Gs has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Gs problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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