2006 Lexus IS problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints about the 2006 Lexus IS with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 23.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of visibility/wiper at 14.1%.
Complaints185
Crashes5
Fires9
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 23.8% · 44
Visibility/wiper 14.1% · 26
Air bags 14.1% · 26
Unknown or other 13.0% · 24
Engine 8.6% · 16
Electrical system 5.9% · 11
Steering 4.3% · 8
Power train 3.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Lexus IS in this data, 2006 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 14 in the last three years against 33 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 90,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that while driving during hot weather, the dashboard would get very hot and sticky. The contact stated that the glare from the melting dashboard reflects off the windshield causing a visibility hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Structure · reported at 120,000 miles
Bought a certified pre-owned 2006 Lexus is250 from hawaii dealer, noticed there was a massively blinding glare from the dashboard when driving during the morning and evening hours. Upon further inspection the dashboard and various other interior trim pieces felt soft/sticky and would easily scratch and gouge. This has been a known problem among owners of 2006-2013 Lexus IS sedans. Structure · reported at 78,000 miles
After spending lots of money on Lexus I didn't expect for it to be melting. The whole dashboard and side panels are turning sticky and melting. When I touch it my fingers turn black and sticky. Its also hard to see when the sun shines directly on the car because the dash reflects the sun from the windshield. Structure
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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