2006 Lexus Es Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 4 (XV30) — 2002–2006.

20052007
Complaints
12
per 10K Sold
1.6
US Sales
75,987
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2006 Lexus Es Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:85,840 mi
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Lexus Es.

Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,840
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2006 Lexus Es — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Lexus Es has 12 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Airbags (7 complaints, avg 85,840 mi); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Lexus Es?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,840 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2006 Lexus Es have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Lexus Es as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Lexus Es?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Es reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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