Worst 2006 Lexus Is Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Structural Problems
Airbags
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Lexus Is.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 33 | — | — | 106,359 mi | |
| Airbags | 26 | 2 | — | 95,048 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 25 | — | — | 133,625 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 1 | 209,933 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 2 | 122,540 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 107,201 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | 1 | 369,696 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 104,667 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Lexus Is
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~973,323 vehicles.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH NICKEL PHOSPHORUS PLATING, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT, OVER TIME, THE PRESSURE SENSOR COULD LOOSEN. IF LOOSENING OCCURS, FUEL COULD LEAK PAST A GASKET USED IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE PIPE AND THROUGH THE THREADED PORTION OF THE SENSOR.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
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2006 Lexus Is — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Lexus Is reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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