2006 Lexus RX Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid, 5% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,250 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.
“The hybrid battery failed, power inverter, locking up power steering and my car was not able to operate on the road. I was quoted 7500$ cost. I have read of similar problems occurring. I would like help repairing from Lexus”
NHTSA complaint #11115156, filed 2018-08, 186,000 miles“Dear sirs! The car was bought feb 2009 from ira Lexus in denver ma with 17k miles on it. Now the car has 65k mi. It did die on the street about two weeks ago mechanics did check the car and did write a report, that the problem is due to the manufacturing issue which was a reason for the recall. I have recall info and report, can email. I did not receive the recall notice. The Lexus dealer says that the car should be fixed by them, but need a Lexus approval. The cost is about $10k I did contact Lexus and received a call that they won't pay for the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616220, filed 2014-07, 65,000 miles“While driving 50 MPH on a busy road in ma the car abruptly stalled and lost power and ability to control it other than with a glide and manual steering to pull off the roadway and out of busy traffic, which could have been deadly for both our son and the people driving around him. Upon having it towed to the Lexus dealership, they informed us that the dashboard sensors were indicating a faulty oil pump and possibly a failed inverter. They had no way of determining if the inverter was faulty without first repairing the oil pump for $1200. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098091, filed 2018-05, 109,000 miles“Check hybrid system lights came on and the vehicle failed to start. This is the second occurrence. The inverter was replaced following the first occurrence in 2011. The vehicle was moving during the first occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #11152656, filed 2018-11“Driving on the interstate between 60-70 MPH, the car completely shut-off. Lost all power and check hybrid system lights came on. Was able to restart the vehicle. Notified and took the vehicle to local Lexus dealer who checked the vehicle and said they can't find anything wrong with it and returned it to me. Same problem again a week later with same results. Lexus continues to say they can't find anything wrong with the vehicle nor can they find any recalls. But car continues to shut down at least once a month.”
NHTSA complaint #10986019, filed 2017-05Related service bulletins
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid
48 complaintsElectrical 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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