2006 Lexus IS 250 vs 2006 Mazda RX-8
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Lexus IS 250 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 195 | 173 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,211 mi | 59,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus IS 250 | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 46 | 17 |
| Structure | 53 | 5 |
| Engine | 19 | 6 |
| Power Train | 8 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 6 |
| Steering | 9 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2006 Lexus IS 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.