The Lemon Index2006 Lexus ES.
The 2006 Lexus ES has too few complaints to score: 11 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about lights, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 21 mpg combined. The best Lexus ES year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 79 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Lexus ES year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 15K to 76K miles on the car (59 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- speed control complaints mostly came at 15K–60K miles
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Lexus told dealers about
Lexus sent dealers 75 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of…
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic
- The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Severe hesitation when accelerating. This is an ongoing problem through out the Camry and Lexus es v6 engine line.
2006 Lexus ES owner · NHTSA complaint 10209776
Quick answers
Is the 2006 Lexus ES reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 11 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2006 Lexus ES problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (27%), transmission & drivetrain (27%) and speed control (27%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus ES have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Lexus ES get?
21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 Lexus ES problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 15,000 and 76,000 miles. The middle report was at 45,000 miles, from 59 complaints.
Does the 2006 Lexus ES have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2006 Lexus ES cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 Lexus ES have?
3.3L 6-cyl.
What Lexus ES year is better than the 2006?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2012 and 2018.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works