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2006 Lexus RX Hybrid Body and structure Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
10%of 154 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid, 10% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 3 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.

“The vehicle developed cracks in the passenger side of the dashboard. We were told this could be a safety risk related to function of the airbag. Lexus offered to provide a new dashboard if we paid the labor charge of $800. Eventually the dealer split the labor charge with us and we replaced the dashboard.”

NHTSA complaint #10586038, filed 2014-05, 82,000 miles

“The black plastic finish trim on the driver side rear triangular window blew off on the freeway at 65 miles per hour. Apparently this is a very common occurrence, since now that I am aware of it...I have noticed that other Lexus SUV's of the same or similar models have that piece missing! I saw 3 others just yesterday! I am thinking that whatever is suppose to hold that piece on is not sufficient to do so!”

NHTSA complaint #10534748, filed 2013-08, 45,000 miles

“While slowly pulling into a parking space in a parking structure, the car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the cement block wall in front of me. Since the distance from half-way into the parking space to the wall was small (probably three to four feet), I had no time to slam on the brakes before impact. The car was towed to a Lexus dealer. I was immediately referred to their legal department who handled all transactions after that. An independent evaluator inspected the car, retrieved the crash data retrieval recorder and issued a report. …”

NHTSA complaint #10596551, filed 2014-06, 144,693 miles

“Having enjoyed owning a Lexus rx300, I made a huge investment and purchased the 2006 rx400h. In april of 2014, the vehicle would not start due to a failure of the hybrid system. I attempted to jump start the vehicle as suggested by the Lexus dealer. Upon further investigation I discovered the carpet inside the cabin area was soaking wet! The car had been outside in the rain with the windows, sunroof and doors closed. Also, I take the car to an automatic car wash on a regular basis. While loading the car on to the jerr-dan tow truck, a large amount of water poured out of the rear trunk area. …”

NHTSA complaint #10586442, filed 2014-05, 90,000 miles

“As I was pulling into a parking space on the 4th level of a 6 story parking building, I had my foot on the brake pedal and the vehicle was coming to a stop, suddenly the vehicle accelerated (lounged) forward. There were steel cables (rail guards) that stopped the vehicle from going over and nose diving onto the street below. The front bumper and the hood were damaged. I took the vehicle to the local Lexus dealer and had them check the braking system for any defects. After doing a health check on the vehicle the Lexus rep told me that there was nothing wrong with the braking system. …”

NHTSA complaint #10508299, filed 2013-04, 96,300 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017220%
2016114%
201118%
2010113%
200835%
2007814%
20061610%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid

Brakes
48 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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