2008 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS 350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus GS 350. That ranks 3rd out of 13 GS 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (6 complaints, 32%), typically at around 143,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus GS 350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 32% | 143,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 16% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 16% | 96,123 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 16% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 16% | 98,483 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 11% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus GS 350 recalls (4)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
Risk: The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine consumes excessive amounts of oil. Car is burning 1 qt of oil per 1,000 miles. Emissions standard do not allow for engine to burn this amount of oil , polluting the air. This amount of oil burning can cause a engine to lock -up with out warning.
Brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup per tsb its a minor problem. That is not the case. This is a camshaft gear assembly defect , safety related and lexus is not fixing this problem when they know its there.
My vehicle is having an issue with oil consumption, after running it for 2000 miles after every engine oil (synthetic) and filter replacement, my vehicle engine oil level shows to be super low. No signs of leakage anywhere.
Takata recall. When driving the 2008 lexus gs 350 4dr sedan stalls when the car is in motion, it is uncontrolable. For example when i'm at a red light and my foot is on the brake pedal and i press my foot gradually on the gas pedal when the light turns green. Then car will stall for about 1 to 2…
My rear view mirror looks scratched (the mirror coating inside the housing)and dis colored rear view mirror ; obvious defective mirror my rear view mirror is complete deteriorated to a point that it can no longer see any object in the mirror. It has become a safety issue
Other Lexus GS 350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 GS 350 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 GS 350 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 GS 350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 GS 350 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 GS 350 | 15 | 1 |
| 2014 GS 350 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 GS 350 | 26 | 3 |
| 2011 GS 350 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 GS 350 | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 GS 350 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 GS 350 | 57 | 5 |
| 2006 GS 350 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GS 350?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus GS 350?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Lexus GS 350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS 350 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.