2006 LEXUS IS Structurebody Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2006 LEXUS IS
8 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 LEXUS IS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
My dash and door panels are sticky and crumbling to pieces. Also, my door handles aren't working on the car. Every time I open the door the handles are stuck on the driver and passenger side. Also, my floor mats are constantly wet and I'm not sure why. I don't want it to get worst and build mold or start to rust.
STICKY DASH AND DOOR PANELS WHEN ITS HOT
DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS ARE LIQUEFYING. THE MELTING DASHBOARD IS CREATING A HAZE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT'S OBTRUSIVE FOR SAFE DRIVING. THE DOOR PANELS ARE CRACKING EVERY WHERE.
IT HAS SEVERE DETERIORATION ON THE INSIDE DOOR AND CAB PANELS CAUSED BY A MATERIAL USED BY LEXUS THAT UNDER EXTREME HEAT WAVES LIKE THE ONE'S WE EXPERIENCED IN SOUTH FLORIDA, MAKES THE SURFACE OF THIS MATERIAL SOFT TO THE TOUCH, RUBBERY TYPED, STAINING ANYTHING IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH.
WHEN I TOUCHED THE DASHBOARD IT WAS MELTING. ALSO ANY LITTLE TOUCH TO DOOR PANELS MARKS IT. PIECES ARE FALLING OFF AS WELL EVERY TIME I GET INTO THE CAR. IT'S RIDICULOUS IT'S A LEXUS! PLEASE HELP. *JS
AFTER SPENDING LOTS OF MONEY ON LEXUS I DIDN'T EXPECT FOR IT TO BE MELTING. THE WHOLE DASHBOARD AND SIDE PANELS ARE TURNING STICKY AND MELTING. WHEN I TOUCH IT MY FINGERS TURN BLACK AND STICKY. ITS ALSO HARD TO SEE WHEN THE SUN SHINES DIRECTLY ON THE CAR BECAUSE THE DASH REFLECTS THE SUN FROM THE WINDSHIELD. *JS
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A DEALERSHIP IN MIAMI, FL. THE FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS I NOTICED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR PANELS WERE GETTING SCRATCHED BY SIMPLY TOUCHING THEM. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER THAT, THE DASHBOARD ON THE VEHICLE STARTED TO "MELT" AND BECAME VERY STICKY. ALSO BY SIMPLY TOUCHING THE DASHBOARD, IT BECOME/BECOMES SCRATCHED AND PIECES COME OUT WHEN TOUCHED WITH FINGERNAILS. SOMETIMES IT IS DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT BECAUSE IT CREATES A HUGE GLARE DUE TO THE DASH MELTING. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN GETTING WORST AS TIME PASSES. I CONTACTED THE DEALER REGARDING THE PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE AWARE OF IT BUT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE LABOR AND DASH COST IF I WANTED THE PROBLEM TO GO AWAY, EST COST: $1200. THE SAME PROBLEMS ARE ON DRIVER, PASSENGER AND BACKSEAT DOOR PANELS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS IS250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANELS, AND THE DASHBOARD HAD MELTED AND BECAME STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE DOOR PANELS AND THE DASH BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS. 22,000.
Other 2006 LEXUS IS Problem Areas
Structure
33 complaints
Air Bags
26 complaints
Visibilitywiper
25 complaints
Unknown Or Other
24 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
2 complaints
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint