2006 Lexus RX Hybrid Tires Problems

“Premature tire wear; my vehicle has 37,000 miles, but has worn through its 3rd set front tires. The first set I believe was goodyear (tires on car at purchase), second set kumho, and third michelin energies. Lexus claims it is bad luck and won't further investigate to date. Back tires wear much slower.”

“Excessive and uneven tire wear for standard tires equipped on this vehicle. After 17k miles and tire rotations every 5k miles, I was told that the inner edge of all four goodyear tires were bald or close to bald and should be replaced with michelin tires at a cost of $1,297. I was told that this was a common issue with the goodyear tires as they were too soft for the vehicle, a 2006 rx400h. I inspected the tires and was shocked at their condition. There is no way I would have been driving that car knowing their state. …”

“As of this complaint, Lexus should not but still is using the goodyear eagle rs-a tires as oe tires. On nov. 30, I took my 400h to the dealer for the 10k service, the same place where it gets serviced every 5000 miles. The dealer phoned to tell me that all 4 tires must be replaced because of badly worn inside tread. I was shocked! What? At 19,562 miles? Just like every other car I owned before, I expected to replace them at 40k-60k miles. The dealer said that the oe goodyear eagle rs-a 235/55vr18 tires usually last about 20k miles. Shocked again! …”

“I own a 2006 Lexus rx400h. About a year ago, I was traveling on an interstate hwy at 60 MPH when one of my tires blew . I did notice that I had run over any road debris but the tire had a two inch slice in the sidewall. The tire was in good condition, original Lexus equipment, a michelin 235/55r18 . Today, my daughter who owns a 2007 toyota highlander hybrid (basically the same car as my Lexus 400h) had a similar incident with her baby in the car. She hit a curb with the car hardly moving. The tire blew , and like mine, went flat immediately. She had a similar two inch gash in the sidewall. …”

“Lexus rx400h has a brake issue. Instead of stopping it sometime accelerates and continuous braking leads it to stop. The hybrid technology forces many of us to change all four company fitted all four tires just in 2 years. Very disappointed by paying premium for premium brand but not getting premium quality!”