2006 Lexus ES300 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Lexus ES300, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Lexus ES300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Lexus ES300 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Exterior Lighting	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Lexus ES300 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 12,000 miles · reported Mar 15, 2010

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 The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that a newer version of the vehicles computer was needed.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 serviced at the time of the complaint. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 12000.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 17,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2010

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 shattered the windshield. Miraculously, my mother was not hurt and no other cars or persons were involved in the incident. My mother was ticketed for "careless" driving, loss of control. From the moment I arrived on the scene, she described a feeling of not being in control of her car - she said that…

Exterior Lighting · at 40,000 miles · reported Mar 4, 2009

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 mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 70,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Lexus ES300 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Lexus ES300?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (1 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.