Brake actuator overworking,brakes chirp when pedal compresses,all dash warning light on. "check vsc system" - ABS,brake,traction control,red caution light. Regenerative braking not working.
2006 Lexus RX Hybrid acceleration problems
17 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Cruise control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Lexus RX Hybrid acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. If the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 11V112000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod.
- Risk
- This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the two floor carpet cover retaining clips free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2006, and should be completed by early september 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331 or lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 06V253000 · Recall details
What 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A few years ago there were 2 episodes of spontaneous acceleration while traveling about 35 MPH on a straight road without cruise control and without any foot on the gas pedal. This stopped when brake pedal was depressed. No similar problem since then until 4-6 weeks ago when 4 exactly similar episodes occurred, the latest happening today. Thankfully there was no car in front of my wife or there would have been a bad crash. Lexus of seattle dealership notified about 2 weeks ago during routine service visit, and again today. My wife is taking it back again tomorrow, but since the problem is intermittent they once again likely will not be able to repeat the event or to solve it. Help!!!
While slowly pulling into a parking space in a parking structure, the car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the cement block wall in front of me. Since the distance from half-way into the parking space to the wall was small (probably three to four feet), I had no time to slam on the brakes before impact. The car was towed to a lexus dealer. I was immediately referred to their legal department who handled all transactions after that. An independent evaluator inspected the car, retrieved the crash data retrieval recorder and issued a report. The cdr indicated that the accelerator and the brakes were not pushed until after the crash, and that the speed in the few seconds before the crash went from 3.7 to 60.9 MPH. Lexus refused to admit there was a problem, stating only that the brakes, accelerator and floor mats seemed to be in good working order. I refused to drive the car again or have only the body fixed and sold to an unsuspecting third party. It was eventually declared a total loss by our insurance company. There was no help or admission of a problem from lexus, except to try to charge us for car storage at the dealership during the process.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx400h. The contact stated that while entering a parking space with the brakes being depressed, the vehicle surged forward, accelerated, jumped a curb and crashed into a building. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. There were no repairs. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx400h. The contact stated that while parked with the engine in operation, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated, crashing into a residential garage door. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center for repairs to the body damage. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the acceleration failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 6/4/13
As I was pulling into a parking space on the 4th level of a 6 story parking building, I had my foot on the brake pedal and the vehicle was coming to a stop, suddenly the vehicle accelerated (lounged) forward. There were steel cables (rail guards) that stopped the vehicle from going over and nose diving onto the street below. The front bumper and the hood were damaged. I took the vehicle to the local lexus dealer and had them check the braking system for any defects. After doing a "health check" on the vehicle the lexus rep told me that there was nothing wrong with the braking system. I also filled a report with lexus customer service and they told me, a technical inspector will go to the dealership and check the vehicle out.
This is a sudden acceleration/unintended acceleration incident. I turned off of a major road into a small, crowded parking lot. As I slowly pulled into an available space (with a car parked on each side of me), the car suddenly accelerated. Although I kept jamming on the brakes as hard as I could, they did not stop the car--it kept going forward. The car went over the wooden railroad tie at the end of the parking spot and crashed through a wood fence. The only reason the car finally stopped is due to the railroad tie, which slowed the car at the rear axle as the front of the car hung in the air.
As I was pulling into my parking space at work the car suddenly accelerated as I was braking. The car would not stop no matter how hard I pressed on the brake pedal. The acceleration caused me to slam into the wall of my office building and bounced the car back 3-4 feet. At the time of the incident I was in total shock and had hit my leg against the panel during the crash. As the day progressed I started feeling more and more pain and discomfort throughout my neck, shoulders and chest area. This was the first time I have ever felt a sudden acceleration of the car without pressing on the gas pedal. Now that this has happened I have realized occasionally when I press on the brake pedal the car doesn't slow down immediately. Whether this has anything to do with the incident is beyond me. The car was later towed to longo lexus in el monte, ca for I no longer feel safe driving it. Nothing has been done to correct this failure.
Lexus rx 400h accelerated suddenly as I was pulling into a parking space, and crashed into a brick building. Incurred $10,000 damage to vehicle as a result of unexplained acceleration. Never has happened again-took to lexus dealer to have it checked after damages repaired at body shop. The consumer and her daughter suffered minor injuries. Updated 05/04/10
Lexus rx400h, accelerated while brakes were applied causing an accident. Also the vehicle's brakes were such that the there was a slight delay that had to compensated for or you would pass intersections or turns. The vehicle still accelerates at times when brakes are applied.
Questions about the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid acceleration
Does the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the acceleration of the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 11V112000, 06V253000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lexus RX Hybrid have the most acceleration problems?
The Lexus RX Hybrid model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2008 (19 complaints), 2006 (17 complaints) and 2007 (11 complaints).
Other 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid problems
Brakes 48Electrical 29Fuel system 23Body 16Transmission 16Engine 15Steering 11Driver assistance 10Tires 10Airbags 2Suspension 2Wheels 2Lights 1Seat belts 1
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