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2006 Lexus IS 250 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
53about this part
Share
28%of 189 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Lexus IS 250, 28% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Both door panels on my 2006 Lexus IS 250 are melting and producing the stick sticky black tar looking stuff I guess it's from melting and the odor from that is sometimes so strong when I'm on long rides that it may gives me headaches my daughter has burnt her arm because the door panels are so hot to touch and melting and this is usually all year round because of the sun hitting it.”

NHTSA complaint #11097210, filed 2018-05, 98,000 miles

“The dash and both driver and passenger side door panels look as if they are melting. Every time I touch the door my fingernail chips off another piece of the soft material, making it look as though an animal was clawing at it. On really hot sunny days the dash can become somewhat shiny obstructing the view at certain angles and lighting. Dangerous and annoying.”

NHTSA complaint #10622406, filed 2014-08, 90,000 miles

“I copied one of the other complaints, since my experience is exactly the same. Car dashboard is literally melting. The surface is now sticky which reflects a glare on the front windshield obstructing safe viewing for driving. When the sun is shining, it is very hard to see through the reflection of the dash on the inside windshield. Rearview mirror has black lines obstructing safe viewing for driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10629221, filed 2014-08, 100,000 miles

“Have 2006 Lexus is250 with melting dash panel that blinds me in the am during my eastward commute and then again on my westward commute home every day. I purchased vehicle used in march 2010 with 61000 miles from dealer who, unknown to me, painted over melting dash to hide it but by august 2010, the paint wore off and dash was very sticky. I took the care to my local Lexus dealer in birmingham al and he said there was nothing he could do as warranty had expired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10609961, filed 2014-07, 62,500 miles

“I noticed a black spot in my rear view mirror one day and did not think anything of it, however the one spot turned into multiple streaks. It's getting harder to see out of the mirror which to me is a safety issue. I noticed that there are many complaints on this issue and there should be a recall on this defect as well. I have to make an appointment for the recalls on the melting dashboard and doors and engine. Lexus should really take care of this problem. I have purchased several new vehicles however I have had more problems with this car than I did with my other cars.”

NHTSA complaint #10715028, filed 2015-05, 70,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201516%
201439%
2012318%
201113%
201025%
2009613%
20082923%
20075928%
20065328%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS 250

Air bags
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus IS 250

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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