Hillcrest Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Has anyone experienced snapped spot welding in their GS 300 vehicle? which results in a squeak/rattle in the dash.I have with my first GS 300 2008 model with Lexus Australia replacing the entire vehicle with a new one.Mind you it took an extended period of time and I would have to say not particularly pleasant.Nevertheless they did replace.12 mths on my replacement vehicle has developed the same rattle/squeak in the dash.After an extended period of 8 weeks and numerous emails to Lexus Australia my vehicle is sitting at a smash repairers with the dash out and side fender removed.Lexus will not guanantee me it is not the same problem! I am aware of other GS300 with this same problem! Alarming to say the least!Has anyone else had this same dash problem,Quite frankly I am bside myself with worry and the attitude of Lexus Australia Managementis another matter in its self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dis-lex-sic Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Lets hope your enjoyment improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillcrest Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Lets hope your enjoyment improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillcrest Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I doubt it unfortunately.I also have a 2004 Rx 330 which I must say is a great car.But after the last 2 years of problems with the GS and the attitude of Lexus Australia I have lost complete confidence.It starts to take its toll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 wat yr model is your gs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillcrest Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 wat yr model is your gs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillcrest Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 First had 2008 model,2nd car 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterharvey73 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hillcrest, my GS rattles like hell too. When I test drove several 2006 and 2008 Lexus GS300's, there seemed to be no creak or rattles at all. Somehow, mine has a creak in the central console, and a rattle inside the glove box. There was also a creak in the sun roof. The creak in the sunroof got worse as the car got dirtier. When I took it back to Lexus, they apparently cleaned the rubber around the sunroof, and the creak went away. Not so, the central console and glovebox rattle. I also have an IS250. The IS250's dash is rock solid. More interestingly, the IS250 feels to have a significantly more rigid body structure. Not so the long wheelbase GS300. It's long wheelbase flexes. And I suspect it is this flexing that causes the dashboard creaks and rattles. Thus, I just accept it. I drive with the sunroof open, or the passenger's window open mostly anyway. When all is closed, there is some creaking of the central console. I make sure I only put 235 kPa into the tyres. The recommended is 230 kPa. I once put 240 kPa into the tyres, and not only is the ride unpleasant, but even more creaks and rattles. I just accept it now. Not a purfect car. However, I am still quite happy with it. I have tried the new GS. You must try it. Definitely no creaks or rattles in the new GS; even in the early builds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamandrew Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 And I suppose it is this bending that causes the dash panel creaks and rattles. Thus, I just agree to it. I generate with the sunroof start, or the passenger's screen start mostly anyway. When all is shut, there is some creaking of the main system. . . . . . . . Our Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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