2006 Lexus RX Hybrid brakes problems
50 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Lexus rx400h, accelerated while brakes were applied causing an accident. Also the vehicle's brakes were such that the there was a slight delay that had to compensated for or you would pass intersections or turns. The vehicle still accelerates at times when brakes are applied.
The hybrid system light turned on. Next were the brake and ABS lights turned on, then the was stalled in the middle of the road. The car was in motion and I was able to steered it to the side of the road. It was on the street road. I checked for the recalls related to the VIN, but no recalls for this vehicle although there were 6 recalls total. One of the recall related to the inverter coolant. It happened to me twice once at around 120k and now 135,828 miles.my VIN is [xxx].
Other problems reported for the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints