2006 Lexus RX Hybrid steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine shuts down with no warning with no power to control or navigate the vehicle. This happens while the vehicle is in motion.”
filed Apr 4, 2018
“While driving down a rural road at 45 mph, the power steering stopped working, the "ps" warning light illuminated on the dash, and I had extreme difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle. I puled off the road and turned the ignition off. I restarted the ignition and the power steering…”
filed Aug 13, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other RX Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 7 | 12% |
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.