Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Lexus IS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Lexus IS has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 143 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V029000 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V499000 BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V020000 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V545000 FUEL LINE LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V121000 SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V096000 AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 43 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
Of the 143 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 143 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Lexus IS has a mixed reliability record, with structural issues being the most common complaint. Airbag and visibility issues are notable, impacting overall safety perception. However, the engine and powertrain are relatively solid, limiting significant mechanical failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| structure | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| airbags | 60,000–90,000 miles | $450–$1,500 | common |
| wipers | 70,000–100,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
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
- Brake system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Timing belt replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on
- Persistent windshield wiper issues
- Structural creaks or noises
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Overheating engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Lexus IS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.