2006 Lexus ES300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Lexus ES300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Lexus ES300.

Most common 2006 Lexus ES300 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2010-03-15, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*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 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A NEWER VERSION OF THE VEHICLES COMPUTER WAS NEEDED.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.

2010-02-05, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
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 IT WAS AS IF THE CAR WAS GOING WITHOUT HER! WE HAVE REPEATEDLY CHECKED WITH LEXUS, AND HAVE BE

2009-03-04, Exterior Lighting
TL*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.

2006 Lexus ES300 questions

Does the 2006 Lexus ES300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Lexus ES300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus ES300?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Lexus ES300 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.