2006 Lexus ES330 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
64 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
32,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 49 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 64 complaints (31.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 23.4% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 7.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 4.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 20; Air Bags: 19; Power Train: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Steering: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 19 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2006: 4; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 25; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 4; 2014: 2; 2015: 4; 2016: 7; 2017: 2; 2018: 5; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10201546 · 2007-08-29 (August 29, 2007)
2006 LEXUS 330 FLOOR MAT GOT LODGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. CUSTOMER STATES THE FLOOR MAT GOT STUCK UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP AND BRAKES NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLIPS WHICH ARE INTENDED TO HOLD THE FLOOR MATS INTO TO PLACE ARE WORTHLESS. THEY HAVE SHARP EDGES AND ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET INTO PLACE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10201546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240599 · 2008-09-02 (September 2, 2008)
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. THE CONTACT ALSO REAR ENDED TWO OTHER VEHICLES AND DROVE THROUGH A FENCE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN THE FLOORMAT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 26,286 miles reported. Look up ODI 10240599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160476 · 2006-06-22 (June 22, 2006)
STARTING AT APPROX. 4,000MILIES, MY 2006 ES330 HAS VIBRATION THROUGH FLOOR AND STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS MADE MORE THAN 4 REPAIR ATTEMPTS, INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF A TRANSMISSION AT APPROX. 8,500 MILES. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10316098 · 2010-03-03 (March 3, 2010)
VEHICLE PULLING TO ONE SIDE LEXUS 2006 STEERING WHEEL NHTSA 10017720; ALSO INDICATOR LIGHT ON ENGINE NHTSA ITEM NUMBER 10017720 SERVICE BULLETIN 00401 ES330 MODEL YEAR 2006 MFG COMPONENT CODE 010000 STEERING DATE OF BULLETIN 12/21/2001. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10316098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160478 · 2006-06-22 (June 22, 2006)
TRANSMISSION LAGS DANGEROUSLY FROM A STOP AND HESITATES FOR A FEW SECONDS UPON ACCELERATION, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT INTERSECTIONS, WHEN PASSING, AND ANYTIME PROMPT RESPONSE FROM ACCELERATOR IS NEEDED. ALSO EXPERIENCING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHAT I WOULD CALL A SLING-SHOT EFFECT, WHERE THE GEARS EITHER WIND OUT EXCESSIVELY AND SEEM TO CATCH UP WITH ITSELF AT NORMAL ACCELERATION OR A FEELING OF NOT DOWNSHIFTING NORMALLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160478 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10299168 · 2010-01-06 (January 6, 2010)
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITH LEXUS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE SENT A REPORT OF THE VEHICLE ACCIDENT TO NHTSA. THE ACCIDENT WAS DUE TO UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA IS ATTRIBUTING MOST OF THE ACCIDENTS TO FLOOR MAT PROBLEMS WHILE AVOIDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSES. THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, WHEN SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE ROARED AND THE VEHICLE SHOT AHEAD, CRASHING OVER A LOW CEMENT WALL, KNOCKING DOWN A METAL RAIL FENCE, COMING TO REST ON TOP OF THE COLLAPSED FENCE WITH HER RI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10299168 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10306766 · 2010-02-05 (February 5, 2010)
I WAS GIVEN A LEXUS 300 SERIES LOANER BY HIGHLAND PARK LEXUS IN HIGHLAND PARK ILLINOIS IN 2006 WHILE THEY SERVICED MY LEXUS 430...WHILE ON HWY 41 IN HIGHLAND PARK ILLINOIS THE VEHICLE STALLED...I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT FOR 15 MINUTES...IT THEN RESTARTED...THE BATTERY WAS FINE...THE ISSUE WAS ELECTRONIC. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10306766 at NHTSA ↗