KnownCarProblems2006 Lexus ES330 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus ES330, most often about the speed control (33% of complaints, typically around 24,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about ES330 model year since 2000.
Complaints64
Recalls0
Crashes reported17
Fires reported1
Injuries reported81 death reported
Most common 2006 Lexus ES330 problems
Speed control
21 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 24,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Lexus ES330. While merging into the right lane at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to brake and struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian died due to injuries. The contact also rear ended two other vehicles and drove through a fence. The vehicle came to a…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) our 2006 Lexus ES330 hesitates and stutters when accelerating after a slow-down, stop or during a turn. I have read various things which suggest it could be throttle control, computer controlled accelerator, or mass air flow maf…
Air bags
19 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Lexus es 330. The contact shifted from reverse to drive when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a concrete pillar in the parking lot. The vehicle began smoking after the crash and the contact sustained moderate injuries. The air bags failed to deploy at impact. The vehicle was…
The edges around the passenger side airbag cracking and the condition keeps deteriorating as time goes by. I'm worried about the safety of my family as we use the car all the time. We contacted a local Lexus dealer and we told the same thing as rest of the folks experienced with dealers.
Transmission
10 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) our 2006 Lexus ES330 hesitates and stutters when accelerating after a slow-down, stop or during a turn. I have read various things which suggest it could be throttle control, computer controlled accelerator, or mass air flow maf…
On 9/27/2007, my car (Lexus ES330) went out of control due to sudden acceleration in a parking lot of a shopping center in glenview, il, and crashed with cars parked nearby. This car incident was reported to the car dealer, but I was told there was no problem with the car. The cost of repair was very high.
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%On 9/27/2007, my car (Lexus ES330) went out of control due to sudden acceleration in a parking lot of a shopping center in glenview, il, and crashed with cars parked nearby. This car incident was reported to the car dealer, but I was told there was no problem with the car. The cost of repair was very high.
Wobble when braking diagnosed as front brake rotor problem. At 32,000 miles had to pay $500+ for replacement of rotors and pads. Seems like too much too soon on a car of this quality!
Steering
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
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…
I purchased a used 2006 Lexus ES330 in february, 2009. Upon the first long range highway trip, january, 2010, I experienced the vehicle "drifting" either left or right. I do not notice the drifting in city driving, but it is very exaggerated and potentially dangerous at highway speeds. I have checked for recalls, but…
Engine
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I have noticed a problem with my Lexus car since I purchased about 5 years ago. I could never reproduce the problem hence did not report to the dealer. Last weekend I came to know via newspapers and tv that some of the Lexus cars are having a problem related to engine stalling. My problem was exactly the same with the…
On 9/27/2007, my car (Lexus ES330) went out of control due to sudden acceleration in a parking lot of a shopping center in glenview, il, and crashed with cars parked nearby. This car incident was reported to the car dealer, but I was told there was no problem with the car. The cost of repair was very high.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Lexus ES330 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Lexus ES330
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus ES330?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (21 complaints, typically around 24,500 miles); air bags (19 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus ES330 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Lexus ES330. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Lexus ES330?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about ES330 model year since 2000, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.