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2006 Lexus IS 350 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
32%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
79,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Lexus IS 350, 32% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“I have a Lexus is and the dash and the side door panels get molten or sticky. This causes severe safety issues since I am not sure of the chemicals that are emitted and if they are carcinogenic. Kids get this all over them and its hard to get this sticky material from their hands. I am not sure if this material is poisonous.”

NHTSA complaint #10619335, filed 2014-08, 80,000 miles

“There is an sticky, melting and gloss areas on the dash due to poor quality materials that reflect a glare on the windshield while driving. I called Lexus and the rep. Told that's my car and my problem, many other people are experiencing this issue and Lexus USA not recalling this dash panels.”

NHTSA complaint #10566405, filed 2014-02, 116,500 miles

“As with many other users, the dashboard of my car has melted. This started happening many years ago and when I informed the lexis of palm beach dealer about it, I was told nothing could be done. The dashboard is very sticky and there is a terrible glare which makes it hard to see during the hot sunny days while I am driving. I live in west palm beach, fl, so it's sunny most of the year and this is a road hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #10652012, filed 2014-11, 183,000 miles

“The dashboard and other interior panels seem to be melting away. Particularly the dash. It is real sticky in the heat and sun which causes a glaring in the windshield when driving. I believe this is a hazard. I have called Lexus and they will not accept responsibility or acknowledge there is a problem even when others have complained, through research on the internet. Even with sunglasses on the glaring of the liquid look on the dash reflecting to the windshield is a hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #10583731, filed 2014-04, 60,000 miles

“When I left my home for work, I of course used my door handle to pull the door shut. I didn't realize that my hand transferred the residue to the wheel. When I made my left turn, I expected my wheel to glide through my hand, as it normally does, when coming out of the corner. Instead, as the wheel slid through my hand it caught the sticky patch and kept my car in a left turn. There was a car immediately next to me but slightly behind me(both lanes make a left) and as I crossed into his lane (completely cutting him off) he slammed on the brakes and hit his horn.”

NHTSA complaint #10638556, filed 2014-09, 126,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010113%
2008723%
20071426%
20063032%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS 350

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus IS 350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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