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Lexus GS 450h Transmission Problems
Have a transmission question with your 450h? Discuss it here.
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Are you complaining that the car is not fast enough? I'd have to differ, but it is what it is. What else in this class does 5.2sec and gets this kind of fuel economy?
Regarding rattling noises, that could be anything. I've had my car back to the dealer 3 times to fix rattles and squeaks in the dashboard, but they eventually fixed them all.
I consistently get a clunking sound from the backend when applying the brakes, but the service manager explained that that is normal and caused by the brake pads seating (or something to that effect).
On an individual basis anything can happen, good or bad, but I certainly wouldn't want to compare MB's overall reliability track record against Lexus'.
Thank you for your help. They are replacing my transmission and my dealer told me that they haven't had much problems with them, but a hand full of transmissions that went bad. You are right about the gas economy, but I had other German cars that were faster. I do have the same problems you did with the rattling noises plus more in ther rear of the car. I also had ABS sensor malfunction and over all had bad luck with this car.
Did you feel anything like this?