2006 Lexus ES330 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES330 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus ES330. That ranks 3rd out of 4 ES330 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (21 complaints, 33%), typically at around 24,643 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 64owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Lexus ES330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 33% | 24,643 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 30% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 16% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 7,706 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 66,534 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 20,601 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 78,327 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 54,838 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Lexus ES330 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Lexus ES330.
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.
Passenger side airbag seal is broken on dash and appears as it could inflate at any moment. No accidents to cause this.
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO PICK-UP OUR GRANDDAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL ON 10-22-2018. SHE MADE A FULL STOP AT THE CORNER AND TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. WHEN SHE STARTED TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL LIGHTLY, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL THROTTLE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED…
Takata inflator . Passenger airbag inflating due to heat. Dash bumped. Looks like it's going to explode eventually.
I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side is popping up and looks like it is going to explode. Referencing another complaint # 11118471. Car has not been involved in any accident.
I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side is popping up and looks like it is going to explode
Other Lexus ES330 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 ES330 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 64 | 0 |
| 2005 ES330 | 141 | 2 |
| 2004 ES330 | 174 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus ES330?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, air bags, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lexus ES330?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Lexus ES330 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES330 model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.