2006 Lexus RX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Lexus RX, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“I have been told by the dealer that the power steering rack has developed a severe leak and will cost $1,800 to repair. I have searched the web and found other owners with a similar defect with their Lexus 330's. It does not seem that the steering rack is something that should be failing like this even though the car is 5 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10436411, filed 2011-11, 87,000 miles“Driving at 70mph on the highway, and car completely shut down. Had difficulty steering off to the side of the road as it decelerated rapidly. Hybrid system vsc failure alert light on. Very fortunate to have a safe place to pull over!”
NHTSA complaint #11297184, filed 2020-01, 33,300 miles“The power steering and hybrid system failed and vehicle completely stopped in middle of busy freeway with no prior warnings or issues before. The safety of my son and I, and others around me during the abrupt stop of the engine. I could not move out of way. The vehicle has been serviced for this exact issue during a recall campaign lasting from 2011 to 2014. Ten years later and it is still happening! There were NO warning lamps or messages or symptoms prior to this failure. It just passed vehicle inspections for the year”
NHTSA complaint #11631799, filed 2024-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 20% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 9 | 12% |
| 2009 | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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