2006 Lexus RX Hybrid service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have experienced the exact braking problem in my 2006 lexus rx400h as described in recent "car guys" column. While coasting to a stop with foot lightly on brake pedal, if I suddenly step harder on brake, it seems to disengage for a second before the brake takes hold again. My guess, same as the…”
filed May 24, 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx400h. The contact stated when driving at speeds of at least 40 mph on a bumpy road surface, the braking system becomes faulty causing unpredictable stopping distances. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have a diagnostic test performed and the dealer was…”
filed Apr 20, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other RX Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RX Hybrid | 10 | 18% |
| 2007 RX Hybrid | 5 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.