2006 Lexus RX Hybrid engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 15 complaints for the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid, 7% of the complaints on file.

Complaints: 15 7% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 82,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 0
Injuries and deaths: 0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 13 complaints that include mileage. 8% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	0
20k to 40k miles	0
40k to 60k miles	1
60k to 80k miles	5
80k to 100k miles	2
100k to 120k miles	2
120k to 140k miles	1
140k to 160k miles	1
160k to 180k miles	0
180k to 200k miles	1
200k+ miles	0

What the data shows

Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Vehicle lost control on brakes and almost stalls while driving. It happened 1 year ago and no problem was found and now it happened 3 times. The dealer is unable to find what is causing it. It has been a hazard to drive. The computer was changed and still it occurred and is with service department.

Reported at 61,401 miles, March 2010

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx400 hybrid. The contact was driving 5 MPH and making a left turn when a clunking noise was heard from under the hood, followed by the engine stalling. The contact added that prior to the failure, a warning light illuminated stating to check all systems including 4wd and hybrid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and the current mileages were 82,000.

Reported at 82,000 miles, November 2011

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