2006 Lexus IS 300

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2006 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:23.788Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few 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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2006 1 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2022: 1 complaint 2022
2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 1 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022
2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 1 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2022: 1 complaint 2022

2006: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
200127
200228
200321
200419
20054
20061
20163
20172
20186
20197
20202
20211
20221

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

Takata recall every time I drive on 60 and above I smell gas

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2006 Lexus IS 300 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 IS 300?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus IS 300 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.