2006 LEXUS RX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 LEXUS RX has 8 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the inverter assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become undrivable. Other common problems include oil leaks from the crankshaft pulley, power steering belt detachment, brake master cylinder fluid leaks, and brake caliper seizure.
- Inverter assembly failure. Vehicles stall unexpectedly, often while driving, creating unsafe road conditions.
- Crankshaft pulley oil leaks. Oil seeps from the pulley, potentially affecting engine performance.
- Power steering belt problems. The belt may detach, contributing to vehicle stalling incidents.
- Brake master cylinder leaks. Leakage of brake fluid leads to major braking problems and reduced stopping power.
- Brake caliper seizure. Calipers seize during operation, causing unsafe driving conditions.
- Floor carpet cover and retention clips issues. Problems with interior components related to carpeting and clip retention.
There is one recall related to braking system components affecting this model. It addresses hydraulic brake system defects that could impact brake performance and safety.
- Brake master cylinder seal. (NHTSA Recall 10V499000) Approximately 728,544 vehicles affected. A defective brake fluid seal may dry and curl, causing slow brake fluid leaks into the booster. This leakage can degrade braking performance over time and alter brake pedal feel, increasing crash risk. The remedy involves dealers replacing the seal with a newly designed part at no charge. The recall began in November 2010 and does not include a do not drive or park outside advisory.
Owners dealing with repeated stalls, brake issues, or unresolved recall repairs may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law for potential remedies related to persistent safety defects or malfunctioning critical systems.
2006 LEXUS RX Summary
2006
Model Year
8
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
728544
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 LEXUS RX
728544 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON. IF THIS OCCURS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID COULD SLOWLY LEAK FROM THE SEAL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Risk: A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2113849SERVICE BRAKES
Brake calipers continuously seize up making vehicle unsafe to drive
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2099666VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2006 Lexus RX 400h didn't stop even after breaks were applied, it did continue to move forward and slowly push another car for about 15 feet until another car hit a pile of dirt.
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2074279UNKNOWN OR OTHER
From what I have been reading on that year and model, there seems to be major issues with the invertors. Like many I was driving on the highway and the vehicle just quits. This put me and many others in a very dangerous situation and I could have been hit at high rates of speed. If as many people are having these issues, then Lexus needs to step up and recall this part before someone gets killed
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2074278ENGINE
From what I have been reading on that year and model, there seems to be major issues with the invertors. Like many I was driving on the highway and the vehicle just quits. This put me and many others in a very dangerous situation and I could have been hit at high rates of speed. If as many people are having these issues, then Lexus needs to step up and recall this part before someone gets killed
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2074277ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
From what I have been reading on that year and model, there seems to be major issues with the invertors. Like many I was driving on the highway and the vehicle just quits. This put me and many others in a very dangerous situation and I could have been hit at high rates of speed. If as many people are having these issues, then Lexus needs to step up and recall this part before someone gets killed
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2069834POWER TRAIN
There are multiple recalls on my vehicle and I am experiencing all of the recalls Inverter Failer vehicle stalls out alot. Crank shaft pulley is leaking oil and belt from the power steering maybe detached causing vehicle to stall. Inverter Assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become non drivable. Floor carpet cover and retention clips. And my brake master cylinder leaking fluid causing major break problems. Every item i mentioned is recalls for the vehicle i have
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2069833SERVICE BRAKES
There are multiple recalls on my vehicle and I am experiencing all of the recalls Inverter Failer vehicle stalls out alot. Crank shaft pulley is leaking oil and belt from the power steering maybe detached causing vehicle to stall. Inverter Assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become non drivable. Floor carpet cover and retention clips. And my brake master cylinder leaking fluid causing major break problems. Every item i mentioned is recalls for the vehicle i have
2006 LEXUS RX
ID: 2069832ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There are multiple recalls on my vehicle and I am experiencing all of the recalls Inverter Failer vehicle stalls out alot. Crank shaft pulley is leaking oil and belt from the power steering maybe detached causing vehicle to stall. Inverter Assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become non drivable. Floor carpet cover and retention clips. And my brake master cylinder leaking fluid causing major break problems. Every item i mentioned is recalls for the vehicle i have