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2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid reliability record

NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.

NHTSA source snapshot · 2026Consumer reports are not verified defects Official source
NHTSA complaints
214
Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
Top problem area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
27 complaints
Recalls on record
4
see below
Reported harm
20 reported crashes · 11 injuries

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.

Complaint rank

#2,426

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Lexus median

+43

median 171 across 31 Lexus records

Vs 2004-2008

-61

median 275 complaints in 883 records

Top component share

13%

Electrical System: 27 complaints

What owners report fails — 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27
  • SERVICE BRAKES 19
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16
  • POWER TRAIN 15

4 recalls on record for the 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid

  • NHTSA 13V396000 · 2013 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hyb
  • NHTSA 11V342000 · 2012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HYB
  • NHTSA 11V539000 · 2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING IN SOME CASES, THE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PULLEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF
  • NHTSA 11V112000 · 2011 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid reliable?

NHTSA has 214 consumer complaints on record for the 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (27 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid?

Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (27), service brakes (19), vehicle speed control (16), service brakes, hydraulic (16). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid?

This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.

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