2008 Lexus GX470 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GX470 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus GX470. That ranks 6th out of 7 GX470 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus GX470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 31% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 23% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 15% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 59,475 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 150,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus GX470 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Lexus GX470.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus gx470. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became unstable and swayed back and forth. The vehicle was taken to towson lexus (1040 york rd, towson, md) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Takata recall car ride was like riding a wild bronco
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERB CHAMBERS LEXUS OF HINGHAM (141 DERBY ST, HINGHAM, MA 02043 [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…
I was driving and merging from the local lanes on maryland i-270 sb to the main lanes. In order to move slowly from one lane to another, i applied the brakes to slow down and move to the lane on my left. When i applied the brake, i heard a strange sound and the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle…
I tried to start my car and the key would not turn in the key ignition, i noticed that the steering wheel hadn't locked in place. I tried two other keys and finally the ignition turned and the car started. I drove to my destination and turned off the car and locked the doors. I went out to restart…
Other Lexus GX470 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 GX470 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 GX470 | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 GX470 | 28 | 1 |
| 2005 GX470 | 30 | 1 |
| 2004 GX470 | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 GX470 | 46 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GX470?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus GX470?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Lexus GX470 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GX470 model years, the 2008 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.