We have classified the 1 complaints from 2006 Lexus RX 400h about HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM into the following categories.
The hybrid system light turned on. next were the brake and abs lights turned on, then the was stalled in the middle of the road. the car was in motion and i was able to steered it to the side of the road. it was on the street road. i checked for the recalls related to the vin, but no recalls for this vehicle although there were 6 recalls total. one of the recall related to the inverter coolant. it happened to me twice once at around 120k and now 135,828 miles.my vin is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Leakage of coolant from the radiator discovered and in less than 50 miles an engine warning light lit, indicating failure of the hybrid synergy drive system , namely the hybrid inverter. vehicle was brought into a lexus dealership and the radiator and inverter were replaced. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx400h. the contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v396000 (hybrid propulsion system) and stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx400h. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the entire electrical system failed. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed the failure as being the hybrid inverter battery which caused the vehicle to stall and shuts off the electrical system. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
Driving off a stop light and the car just died. check awd - cvt - hybrid system warning lights went on . towed to dealer next morning and they called to say lucky it is under warranty ( i have 64000 miles , warranty is 70 k ) and it needs a new inverter. i have not seen bill but here it is $ 7 to $ 9000 yikes ! this is a problem as it shakes my faith in lexus bought from usa to bring to canada and relied on toyota - lexus brand --- this should not be happening and from what i can see the toyota lexus hybrid system needs a longer warranty !!!! i believe it is a faulty current inverter made of plastic, they replace with newer metal one. *tr