MYRModel Year Report

2006 Lexus ES330

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2006 Lexus ES330
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:14:00.186Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES330 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 21 complaints 2004 2005: 141 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2010: 1 complaints 2010
2006: 64 complaints
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YearComplaints
200421
2005141
200664
20101

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 31%

31% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181023

WHEN APPROACHING 4-WAY STOP, BRAKES FAILED AND CAR ACCELERATED. CHANGED LANES TO MISS 3 CARS IN FRONT. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE; BRAKES DID NOT WORK. WENT ON SIDEWALK TO MISS ANOTHER CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091006

TL*THE 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080902

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE ON A PRIVATE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE SPEED UP AND BRAKES DID NOT STOP IT. THE VEHICLE JUMPED A CURB AND CONTINUED UNTIL IT HIT TWO TREES THAT STOPPED IT. DAMAGE WAS ESTIMATED AT $9000. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150220

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181023

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Lexus ES330 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Lexus ES330 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus ES330?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus ES330 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.