2008 Lexus GS460 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS460 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus GS460. That is the most of any GS460 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus GS460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 25% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus GS460 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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 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.
October 2015 had brakes replace do to bad front pads/rotors at flow lexus. Drove around for several weeks to break in brakes. Everytime i depressed brakes 90% of time heard metal to metal loud scrapping noise on the right side and i was in motion. January 4,2016 took auto back to flow lexus. Brakes…
On two occasions my gs460 lexus in stationary mode would not start. On 1st occasion towed to flow lexus which was charged for approximately $65.00. The 2nd time four months later i was pumping gas at sam's and the car battery went dead. A customer gave me a boost. I called flow lexus they said to…
My cars stereo sound system has allot of static done some research and have come to a conclusion that its a fault from manufacturers as many customers have the same issues with their mark levinson speakers where the foam around the speakers falling apart. Another issue is with the vsc issue where…
I have a 2008 lexus gs460 which was having issues with not starting, on two occasions it needed to be jump started, on the second occasion after being jumped, i was advised to drive to the lexus dealer to have it checked out again. As before, there were many "dummy" lights lit up on the dash board…
Other Lexus GS460 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 GS460 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 GS460 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 GS460 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 |
See all Lexus GS460 problems by year, every Lexus model, or the Lexus VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GS460?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus GS460?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Lexus GS460 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS460 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.