2006 LEXUS ES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 LEXUS ES
The 2006 LEXUS ES has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (7 complaints), Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 LEXUS ES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 LEXUS ES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 LEXUS ES
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 LEXUS ES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG APPEARS TO BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE DASH. IT SEEMS THAT IT MAY DEPLOY AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THIS DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO ME AS MY FAMILY RIDES IN THE CAR WITH ME.
THE AIRBAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKED AND LOOKS AS IF IT IS GOING TO POP. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD.
THE AIRBAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR IS STARTING TO CRACK AND LIFT,SEEMS LIKE PRESSURE IS CAUSING THE LIFT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT'S BECAUSE THE DASHBOARD IS OLD. COMPARED IT TO AN ES300, THE AIR BAG DEFINITELY HAS STARTED TO LIFT.
CRACKING AROUND THE AIRBAG LINING. THIS LOOKS LIKE A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED.
THE AIRBAG COVER WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO THE DASHBOARD HAS SEPARATED. THE SEPARATION BEGAN ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND THE GAP CONTINUES TO WIDEN. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE TAKATA RECALL AND AM UNSURE IF THE AIRBAG MAY INFLATE IF THE GAP CONTINUES TO OPEN.
Safety Rating for the 2006 LEXUS ES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 LEXUS ES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 LEXUS ES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 LEXUS ES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS ES
- 2001 LEXUS ES — 3 complaints
- 2002 LEXUS ES — 48 complaints
- 2003 LEXUS ES — 36 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS ES — 21 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS ES — 75 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS ES (current)
- 2007 LEXUS ES — 159 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS ES — 76 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS ES — 29 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS ES — 46 complaints
- 2011 LEXUS ES — 59 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints