2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2006 Lexus Rx Hybrid — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 214
- 4 in the last 5 years
- 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 ratesComplaint 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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Open TCO calculatorThese 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. Data as of 2026. 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?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.