Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Lexus IS 350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Lexus IS 350 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 93 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V432000 Fuel Diaphragm Cracks may cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V006000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V647000 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V395000 Variable-Valve Timing System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V030000 Wiper Arm May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V309000 ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 30 complaints
- Air Bags 17 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 13 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Visibility 5 complaints
Of the 93 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 93 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Lexus IS 350 has a moderate recall history and slightly elevated complaint levels. Eight recall campaigns, particularly concerning airbag inflators and fuel system components, are notable. Owner complaints focus on structure and airbags, each accounting for significant numbers. The data implies potential issues but lacks dominating patterns, suggesting neither strong reliability nor failure prevalence.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | common |
| windshield wipers | Unknown | $100–$300 | occasional |
| engine valve spring | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system servicing
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacements
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Windshield wiper problems
- Engine misfire or rough idle
- Fuel odors or leaks
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Lexus IS 350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.