2006 Lexus IS visibility/wiper problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2006 Lexus IS — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My dashboard is melting and I understand that there was a campaign to resolve this that ended in 2016. I bought the vehicle in 2019 and it has only gotten worse to the point that the dashboard has a sheen to it that causes a glare on the interior of the windshield when the sunlight hits it, making…”
filed Apr 20, 2026
“The dashboard glares when it is sunny outside and at night when cars are driving past on the other side, this is a huge safety issue as it impairs visibility. The dashboard is also very sticky”
filed Mar 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other IS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 IS | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 IS | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 IS | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 IS | 20 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus IS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.