2006 Lexus IS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Lexus IS, 2% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving back to los angeles from a trip to san francisco, half way to los angeles. My transmission breaks down . I was going at about 90+MPH , so I immediately had to get to the right hand side of the highway , it was definitely dangerous and the outcome could of been worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11279373, filed 2019-11, 116,000 miles“Hi ! So I have 2006 is250 with carbon buildup , I was driving find I stop at a stop light car turn off out of nowhere I turn off power then try to restart.I had a hard time trying to start the car .you have to push gas pandel ..I told to my car to glendale Lexus , they told me that I have carbon buildup so somehow I end up paying 800 for major tune up”
NHTSA complaint #10865300, filed 2016-05Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus IS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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