2006 Lexus RX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 22%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Lexus RX, 22% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 bought a Lexus rx400h back in 2013-2014 and recently my car experience some serious issues. While driving on the highway to take my son to his football game my ABS system completely went out on me almost causing me to crash. I recently went to Lexus to find out the problem and was told it was my actuator. I ask Lexus about a recall I was informed of back in 2016-2017 for actuator and they stated it never was a recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287245, filed 2019-12, 180,000 miles“The brakes make a strange chirp-type noise when I apply pressure, usually it happens when I am stopped and my foot on the brake. Holding my foot steady on the brake and it happens randomly and often. I had my brakes checked and the pads and rotors are fine; they told me it was the actuator and was a known Lexus problem. This has been happening for several months and I have never gotten a notice from Lexus stating it is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10928159, filed 2016-11, 151,000 miles“There are multiple recalls on my vehicle and I am experiencing all of the recalls Inverter Failer vehicle stalls out alot. Crank shaft pulley is leaking oil and belt from the power steering maybe detached causing vehicle to stall. Inverter Assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become non drivable. Floor carpet cover and retention clips. And my brake master cylinder leaking fluid causing major break problems. Every item i mentioned is recalls for the vehicle i have”
NHTSA complaint #11645809, filed 2025-03“I am financing a 2006 Lexus rx400h hybrid and the other day I went out to start it up and the light and everything came on but would not display ready and would not start. Check hybrid system with red triangle was on dash display along with several other warning lights, also when I put the key in the ignition it will release in the ACC position. Where I am purchasing the vehicle will not fix it saying my Vin is not part of the recall list and the lexus dealership to me it was to late to have the recalled parts replaced for free. What do I do?”
NHTSA complaint #11524097, filed 2023-05“Brake system sets a high tone pitch indicating failure accompanied by all Brake, ABS, PS, Traction Control Lights. This is an know failure for Hybrid systems. It can occur completely random, while driving without notice. Complete brake pressure is lost with exception of a hard feel to the pedal that allows some incomplete breaking to occur and can also cause locking of the brakes at slower speeds. We replaced The brake actuator as recommended with factory new in March of 2024 Started much earlier. Problem has returned Summer of 2025.”
NHTSA complaint #11710717, filed 2026-01Related recalls
- 10V499000Oct 21, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is…Covers: Lexus RX 2004–2006, Toyota Highlander 2004–2006, Avalon 2005–2006 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 | 6 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 17% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 26% |
| 2018 | 6 | 23% |
| 2017 | 9 | 19% |
| 2016 | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 25% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 18 | 23% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 23% |
| 2007 | 13 | 22% |
| 2006 | 7 | 22% |
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus RX
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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