2006 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Owners have filed 214 complaints about the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 13.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 8.9%.
Complaints214
Crashes20
Fires0
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 13.6% · 29
Service brakes 8.9% · 19
Vehicle speed control 7.9% · 17
Service brakes, hydraulic 7.9% · 17
Structure 7.9% · 17
Power train 7.5% · 16
Hybrid propulsion system 6.1% · 13
Service brakes, electric 6.1% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 16 in the last three years against 54 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 79,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Lexus rx400h. While driving 70 miles per hour the warning lights on the dashboard began to flash. The contact stated that the vehicle also lost power while driving. The contact was advised that the inverter was defective and that she would have to pay $700 to have the part installed. The failure and current miles were 140,000. Electrical system · reported at 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Lexus rx400 hybrid (NA). While driving approximately 70 mph, the power system shut down suddenly with no power brakes or power steering. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that a new hybrid system needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Electrical system · reported at 70,000 miles
The vehicle surges at a steady speed. I am most aware of the surging at 35-45 miles per hour. This did not happen until the vehicle had approximately 8,000 miles on it. I have been told there is no repair available and the Lexus is aware of this problem. Electrical system · reported at 8,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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