general problems of the 2006 Lexus Rx400h

Seven problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2006 Lexus Rx400h. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2017

Brake actuator overworking,brakes chirp when pedal compresses,all dash warning light on. "check vsc system" - abs,brake,traction control,red caution light. Regenerative braking not working.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Lexus Rx400h. The contact stated that while entering a parking space with the brakes being depressed, the vehicle surged forward, accelerated, jumped a curb and crashed into a building. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. There were no repairs. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2010

Lexus Rx400h not on any recall list by Toyota. Have had multiple incidents of braking/acceleration problems. Toyota won't do anything except say bring it in for a test drive. It has already been test driven several times and the problem does not duplicate. It is rare, but it is dangerous. Toyota just shrugs it off. I know what the car does, I've driven it for nearly 3 yrs with approx. 12 incidents of the problem. Can you help?.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2007

Lexus Rx400h, accelerated while brakes were applied causing an accident. Also the vehicle's brakes were such that the there was a slight delay that had to compensated for or you would pass intersections or turns. The vehicle still accelerates at times when brakes are applied.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2006

The vehicle surges at a steady speed. I am most aware of the surging at 35-45 miles per hour. This did not happen until the vehicle had approximately 8,000 miles on it. I have been told there is no repair available and the Lexus is aware of this problem.

6 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2005

: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 30 mph the vehicle accelerated. This occurred on dry roads during normal braking without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, they were unable to duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. The manufacturer was alerted.

7 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

S10 appropriate handling re Toyota recall for prius brake issue, owner of a 2006 Lexus 400h concerned with braking problem experience w/vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle would continue to accelerate when the brakes were applied. The incident would occur when driving at higher speeds and then slowing down to stop.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2006 Lexus Rx400h

Vehicle Speed Control problems
7
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems
6
Cruise Control problems
2


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