2006 Lexus IS Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 07/12/2026

33Structure complaints

23.1%Of all 143 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE33 · 23.1%

AIR BAGS26 · 18.2%

VISIBILITY/WIPER26 · 18.2%

Unspecified / other24 · 16.8%

ENGINE16 · 11.2%

Share of the 143 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Lexus IS overview page.

What owners report

“INTERIOR DASH AND DOOR PANELS MATERIAL HAS BECOME RUBBERY AND STICKY, TENDS TO CHIP OFF AND SMEAR LIKE MELTED RUBBER.”NHTSA complaint 11329642 — filed 06/18/2020

“THE DASHBOARD IS TURNING INTO A STICKY SHINY MESS. IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT THE DASH IS SO SHINY THAT IT REFLECTS THE SUNSHINE BACK INTO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10678156 — filed 01/21/2015

“AFFECTED PART IS THE DASHBOARD THE DASHBOARD IS SHINY TO WERE I CAN'T SEE WHEN THE SUN OR AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS REFLECTS OFF IT. ITS…”NHTSA complaint 10667713 — filed 12/22/2014

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Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Lexus IS have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Lexus IS: 33 of 143 complaints on file (23.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Lexus IS have in total?

143 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.