2006 Lexus RX Hybrid service brakes, electric problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, electric on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Lexus rx400h 2006 - abs - when applying brakes to slow down, if the car is on a bumpy road, the brakes seem to give out and the car lunges forward. This seems to happen as car switches from regenerative braking to regular brakes. I have reported this issue to the dealer several times, and they have…”
filed May 21, 2010
“I have a 2006, lexus, rx 400 h. A lexus certified used vehicle. The vehicle was new to me last summer. It accelerates slightly when I initiate braking 2 or 3 times out of 20 times. I thought it was "normal" for a car with regenerative braking. It startles you when it happens but hard pressure on…”
filed Mar 24, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Electric problems in other RX Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 4 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid
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.