2006 Lexus IS 350 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
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MPG (up to)
21 City / 28 HWY
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Horsepower
306
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Edward A
Fantastic car to own and fun to drive.
Fantastic car, lots of extras, fast, comfy, reliable. I love how stylish the car is as others look at the car as I drive by. I like getting car washes for. Free. Like. Getting loaner cars when needed and the dealership is one. Of. The better ones. I like having a. Dealer nearby.
accountCircle Isabella V
This car has lasted the test of time. It has only not started once due to the lights being left on in the car. The only problem with the car is the check engine light will not turn off, even though the engine is all good to go. The interior of the car gives it a sporty feel, and the car drives nice and smooth.
accountCircle Ed A
Great fast, reliable, dependable Lexus sports car.
Fantastic car, fast with lots of features that keep you motivated to drive. Super stereo system with 13 speakers, 6 disc CD, , moonroof and wiper headlights. Great gas mileage, etc. Turbo button for fast acceleration and. Fun to drive. Lots of cabin room more than others.
accountCircle Jonathan R
Sleek, quick, fun, reliable
Great car absolutely love it. Long lasting and very reliable she's at about 207k miles and still running brand new. But like every other vehicle as long as you maintain it properly it was last you forever. I have the famous 3.5l v6 motor with 305 hp and 277 lbs of torque to be honest she feels like she has much more than that though so pretty quick all around.
accountCircle Crystal H
It is a luxury car that is fully loaded and very reliable.
Downside - There have been a lot of recalls on this vehicle. Even though I have new tires, every 3 weeks the low tire light comes on. I still love it. It is loaded and very sporty.
accountCircle Dave L
That it has been an extremely reliable car over the last 9 years I've owned it.
The reliability for this vehicle is great. I wish it had Bluetooth audio. I also wish it had a rear view camera standard. I would buy another Lexus again.
accountCircle Jenna W
It is been a very reliable, nice car to have for 10+ years.
The age of the vehicle and lack of Bluetooth is something I wish I could change. I also would prefer a backup camera. The design of the car requires different size front and back tires which can be frustrating.
accountCircle Mark B
My experience with Lexus!
The car itself is very nice, it's comfortable and sleek. However, recently there have been many issues with the car. Lights keep turning on and off etc. This may be due to the fact that it is used but nevertheless it still causes me problems. I recommend to buy it new

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mark B
My experience with Lexus!
The car itself is very nice, it's comfortable and sleek. However, recently there have been many issues with the car. Lights keep turning on and off etc. This may be due to the fact that it is used but nevertheless it still causes me problems. I recommend to buy it new
accountCircle Jenna W
Fun to drive, well designed car.
The Lexus is 350 is a great car. It is fun to drive and really nice to look at. The features in the newer models are great. The interior is extremely comfortable and nicely designed. I really have loved driving my Lexus is 350. The car has held up very well and has needed minimal service beyond standard maintenance. At over 100k miles it is still driving well.

Lexus IS 350 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2006 Lexus IS 350 Owner Reviews

4.44
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5 stars 67%
4 stars 11%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mark B on July 20, 2020
My experience with Lexus!
The car itself is very nice, it's comfortable and sleek. However, recently there have been many issues with the car. Lights keep turning on and off etc. This may be due to the fact that it is used but nevertheless it still causes me problems. I recommend to buy it new
accountCircle Dave L on July 14, 2020
That it has been an extremely reliable car over the last 9 years I've owned it.
The reliability for this vehicle is great. I wish it had Bluetooth audio. I also wish it had a rear view camera standard. I would buy another Lexus again.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Edward A.

Fast car, great 300 watt sound system with 13 speakers, touch screen navigation system and 6 CD changer in the dash. I love the little extra features like trunk space, headlight wipers and the car's speed.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Edward A.

Subject to Lexus recalls,, an odor in the car which cannot be fixed without taking the entire car apart. I also don't like what Lexus did to the newer model of IS which is why I am not buying a newer version.

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2006 Lexus IS 350 has an average owner rating of 4.44 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.63
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4.5
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4.44

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Lexus IS 350 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #4 of 14 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2006 Audi A3
31 MPG
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31 MPG
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28 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2006 Lexus is350 transmission problems?

Answer: The 2006 Lexus IS350 transmission problems are delayed shift and slipping. The transmission is one of the most crucial parts of the vehicle. You will come into issues at some point. The gears may become stuck....

What are some of the 2006 Lexus is350 problems?

Answer: Some of the common issues for the 2006 Lexus IS350 are faulty timing cover, bad water pump, and transmission pan leaking. A lot of these problems are due to high mileage vehicles that have had wear and tear...

What's the 2006 lexus is350 oil type?

Answer: The 2006 Lexus IS350 oil type iS5w-30. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't change it, there will be problems with the engine. Having high...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety