2006 Lexus ES300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES300 years
- Not enough data 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus ES300. That ranks 11th out of 12 ES300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 17,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Lexus ES300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Lexus ES300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Lexus ES300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus es300. When the contact attempts to apply the brakes at any speed the vehicle will suddenly jerk forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that a newer version of the vehicles computer was needed. The vehicle had not been…
On 12/23/09 at approximately 1:46pm, my mother lost control of her 2006 lexus es300 in the parking lot of a store in miami, fl. The car went up on a raised grass bed and was stopped only because it was caught between the arms of a large, metal gate. The gate removed the entire hood of the car and…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus es 300. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights dim intermittently. The vehicle has been to the dealer four times, but they could not duplicate the failure or determine the cause. The vehicle has not been repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure…
Other Lexus ES300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 ES300 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 ES300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 ES300 | 116 | 0 |
| 2002 ES300 | 153 | 2 |
| 2001 ES300 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 ES300 | 56 | 0 |
| 1999 ES300 | 27 | 0 |
| 1998 ES300 | 52 | 1 |
| 1997 ES300 | 45 | 2 |
| 1996 ES300 | 37 | 1 |
| 1995 ES300 | 38 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus ES300?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lexus ES300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Lexus ES300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES300 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.