2008 Lexus GX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX years
- Not enough data 21st of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus GX. That ranks 21st out of 24 GX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 44,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus GX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus GX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Lexus GX.
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.
This 2008 Lexus GX 470 (VIN: [XXX] ) has paint primer adhesion failure exposing bare metal. Color code is 070 Blizzard Pearl. The peeling starts at the primer/E-coat substrate layer, not clear coat. This matches the documented failure mode in Lexus CSP ZLL / L-SB-0046-19. The exposed metal creates…
This is a report of sudden acceleration. On july 30, 2016, the lexus exited a conveyor-belt type carwash at 5203 kirby drive, houston, texas 77098. My pregnant wife was driving the car with two children (ages 4 and 2) in car seats. After receiving the green light from the carwash to proceed, my…
Other Lexus GX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 GX | 13 | 2 |
| 2024 GX | 20 | 4 |
| 2023 GX | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 GX | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 GX | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 GX | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 GX | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 GX | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 GX | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 GX | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 GX | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 GX | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 GX | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 GX | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 GX | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 GX | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 GX | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 GX | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GX?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus GX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Lexus GX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.