2006 Lexus LX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 22, 2023 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LX years
Not enough data 2nd of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus LX. That ranks 2nd out of 17 LX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus LX
White Nova Lexus LX 600 VJA310 F Sport. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Lexus LX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Power Train1
Steering1 · ~65,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting233%———
Air Bags117%———
Electrical System117%———
Engine117%———
Power Train117%———
Steering117%65,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 3 complaints
2006: 3200632011: 1201112017: 1201712023: 120231

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Lexus LX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Lexus LX.

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.

Vibration felt in the vehicle when vehicle is put into drive but stopped. I have replaced all motor mounts, all exhaust mounts, throttle body and sensor (one assembly), engine coils, fuel injectors, air filter, PCV valve.

Power Train · received Jan 22, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11503011

The recall air bag over 8 months and the dealer still not able to get the replacement part for the recall module air bag to replace for my car. The dealer is the lexus of tacoma washington

Air Bags · received Dec 14, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11054837

I first noticed this recently. When i make a hard left or right turn, my steering wheel is off-center. It does correct itself in a short time, but i am concerned about driving safety. I'm not sure when i first noticed this problem. I think since the last service. I bring my car in for regular…

Steering · received Dec 17, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10440238

The hid headlights on new cars and trucks are too bright. *nm

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 5, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10175154

Blue headlights need to be banned. These lights are blinding. One article mentioned road rage and i can understand that. These high dollar vehicles are blinding us folks with the ordinary cars. Being blinded by the oncoming driver does not seem to be very safe. *nm

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 4, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10175143

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus LX?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Lexus LX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Lexus LX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.