The 2006 Lexus ES has 79 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag cv axle boot leaks: reported after extended high-speed driving. frequency: isolated.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Lexus ES vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 ES model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2024) to 190 (2004). With 79 complaints, the 2006 ES sits abovethe model's median of 39.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, low operating costs, and a comfortable, quiet, and refined driving experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the ES. See the full ES owner picture and every model year.
Used ES listings typically run $51,553–$56,216 across 2025 to 2026 model years.
Compare every ES year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.