Lexus RX Hybrid
2006–2008 only
2006–2008 Lexus RX Hybrid models have 130 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter, typically surfacing around 89,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Lexus RX Hybrid report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2006–2008 only
Median onset: 89,000 miles.
Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.
Median onset: 54,800 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
Median onset: 90,450 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 50,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 90,000 miles.
Median onset: 62,500 miles. 37.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 82,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 155,400 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2008 model years. See the full Lexus RX Hybrid report for every year and full specs/safety data.