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2006 Lexus RX Hybrid Brakes Problems

Complaints
48about this part
Share
31%of 154 total for the year
Median mileage
54,800miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid, 31% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,800 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I have ABS vsc and several other lights on on the dash. The response from Lexus is I need a new ABS accumulator assembly. Costs is in the thousands. The similar model design pump was used in the 2007-2011 camry. Toyota has issued a warranty extension on that pump. Why has the rx400h and the highlander not received this extension!”

NHTSA complaint #10838884, filed 2016-02, 130,000 miles

“I was driving the Lexus rx400h within the city and tried to brake suddenly to avoid a failed car in my lane. I pushed really hard on the brake pedal and continued to step hard on the brake. There was no braking action whatsoever. It appeared as if pressing very hard on the brake just disabled the brake. The car continued to drive like it was on a cruise control and the incident resulted in rear-ending the car in front.”

NHTSA complaint #10493377, filed 2013-01, 45,000 miles

“I own a 2006 Lexus rx-400h, and I have experienced braking problems while driving this vehicle for the past 1-2 years that has become progressively worse. The problem generally occurs at speeds between about 25-45 MPH, and involves a sudden decrease in braking deceleration with constant brake pressure, making it necessary to quickly apply more pressure to bring the car to a stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #10304796, filed 2010-02, 40,000 miles

“As I was approaching a red light I started to brake. My brakes did not engage even when I pumped. I swung my care to the left so I would not rear end the car in front. I hit the car on the passenger rear corner (on my left) and totaled my Lexus. My brakes were fine up to that moment and although I could not drive the car away from the scene they seemed to be working again when I pressed on them (although I cannot be sure as the car was still). It was horrible.”

NHTSA complaint #10560458, filed 2014-01, 101,048 miles

“As I was driving, when I pressed the brakes I could hear a grinding noise and did not feel enough pressure on the brake pedal, I got scared and slowed down my speed. It turned out that according to the agency service shop, the brake actuator needs to be replaced since it does not provide enough air/pressure when I brake at a low speeds (it's worn out), plus the cv axle on driver's side is leaking. My point is, it costs me over $3,000 dlls to repair with only 1 year labor/parts warranty; I read that brake actuators for 2006, 2007. …”

NHTSA complaint #11101813, filed 2018-06, 135,741 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017110%
2016343%
2015360%
2013542%
2011325%
2010225%
20082239%
20071932%
20064831%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid

Electrical system
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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