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 worst 2006 Lexus ES problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags7
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Airbags7
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Lexus ES 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
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- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete
- Revision notice
What 2006 Lexus ES owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Takata recall
My 2006 lexus i250 dash broad is cracking and sticky and so when I'm driving in the sun, it creates a glare on your dashboard. Never receive a recall. I did go to a local lexus in 2014 and told them that this car wasn't like this went I purchased it. Worked in al (baldwin county) and I notice that my lexus interior started to crack and melt due to my car being parked out in the sun during my working hours. This shouldn't have happen to a lexus
The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to crack and lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. I looks like its ready to blow out.
All along the airbag on the dashboard; the dashboard is cracking all around the air bag. There is no other damage to my dashboard and except where the airbag was installed. This is definitely a defective airbag. I am trying to make people awear before someone gets injured or killed.
The right rear window does not open. Neither the driver's nor the door switch will open the window. When pushed there is a click but the window doesn't open.
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Questions about the 2006 Lexus ES
Is the 2006 Lexus ES reliable?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2006 Lexus ES, fewer than a typical ES model year.
What is the 2006 Lexus ES year score?
The 2006 Lexus ES scores 86 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus ES: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Lexus ES?
Airbags, with 7 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus ES have?
No recalls on record.
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