2006 Lexus ES330 cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 21 complaints for the 2006 Lexus ES330, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 72% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 8 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus es330. While merging into the right lane at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to brake and struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian died due to injuries. The contact also rear ended two other vehicles and drove through a fence. The vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a guard rail. The manufacturer stated that the cause of the failure could have been the floormat. The insurance company claimed that the vehicle was destroyed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lexus es330. While driving 2 MPH when she pressed on the accelerator pedal it became stuck and accelerated and crashed into 4 vehicles in front of her. There were no injuries. There were major damages to front of the vehicle. A police report was filed. Her insurance company was also notified. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the mechanics diagnosis indicated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Lexus ES330
- Air bags 19 complaints