Passenger side airbag seal is broken on dash and appears as it could inflate at any moment. No accidents to cause this.
The worst 2006 Lexus ES330 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Acceleration21
- Airbags19
- Transmission10
- Brakes5
- Engine5
- Steering5
- Driver assistance2
- Fuel system2
- Lights2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Lexus ES330
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Lexus ES330 57
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Obsolete notice
2006 Lexus ES330 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
What 2006 Lexus ES330 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My wife was driving the car to pick-up our granddaughter from school on 10-22-2018. She made a full stop at the corner and took her foot off the brake and started to make a right turn. When she started to press on the gas pedal lightly, the engine revved up to full throttle and the car accelerated and lunged uncontrollably forward. Her steering wheel was locked. Because of this acceleration, she hit the car in front with great force and severely damaging our front end and the car bumper in front of her. She was getting get in line to wait for the school children to let out. Had her the car accelerated out of control when children were crossing the street, it would have been a great catastrophe and dead children. Something must be done to alert the public. Another sudden acceleration occurred when I was driving the car about 2 years ago. But the dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong. Our car has a little over 60,000. Each time I take my car to the dealer for an oil change, they removed the floor mat. They say the floor mat can get in the way of the accelerator pedal. I don't think so, but we keep the floor mat in the trunk. I have reported this issue to a lexus headquarter in texas, (800) 255-3987. The representative said a case manager will be contacting me. I'm not sure what they will do. Something must be done to prevent running over people. There will be deaths if nothing is done!
Takata inflator . Passenger airbag inflating due to heat. Dash bumped. Looks like it's going to explode eventually.
I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side is popping up and looks like it is going to explode. Referencing another complaint # 11118471. Car has not been involved in any accident.
I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side is popping up and looks like it is going to explode
The car was reversed and driven forward, suddenly accelerated forward. Applying brakes were not helping as acceleration still continued. There is no floor mat on the driver seat side to blame it on for gas pedal getting stuck to the mat.. The gas and brake pedals were adjusted to the highest level from the floor. Happened a week ago and happened again on 17/02/2018. First time the vehicle was on four lane city street. Second time on two lane city street. It can happen any time any where. I asked the dealer. No recall yet I see lot of people having this problem on this site. Https://www.vehiclehistory.com/lexus/es-330/2006
Passenger side air bag cover is bulging seems to be caused by pressure.
Front passenger side airbag on the dah board is cracked and slightly protruding I am afraid this will explode while travelling checked with lexus they say it's not under warranty and there is no recall - anyone had information on this would appreciate it
Similar to other complaints I have seen online and on this site, my front passenger side air bag is bulging and appears to be partially coming out. Picture included. I have raised this to my local lexus dealership service on a couple of occasions, and they do not seem concerned and will not do anything about it. We are quite concerned about this air bag either deploying when it should not, or not deployed when it needs to. It seems to be failing. It also appears to be getting worse over time.
The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. I looks like its ready to blow out.
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Questions about the 2006 Lexus ES330
Is the 2006 Lexus ES330 reliable?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 2006 Lexus ES330, fewer than a typical ES330 model year.
What is the 2006 Lexus ES330 year score?
The 2006 Lexus ES330 scores 86 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus ES330: 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 ES330?
Acceleration and speed control, with 21 complaints, typically around 26,286 miles. Next is airbags (19).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus ES330 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Lexus ES330 have the most acceleration problems?
The Lexus ES330 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2004 (53 complaints), 2005 (51 complaints) and 2006 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Lexus ES330 get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Lexus ES330 range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 27 highway.
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