2008 Lexus LS600HL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS600HL years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus LS600HL. That is the most of any LS600HL model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 97,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus LS600HL 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 | 2 | 40% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 40% | 107,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus LS600HL 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.
Air struts and axleshaft compromised and vehicle is unsafe to drive according to lexus and they are looking to charge 10 to 12k to repair only a few years old and has done this for years now
Vgrs recall 10v218000 toyota/lexus had a recall for 2009 and up models of the ls vehicle for steering not returning to center during driving operations or complete locked turns. Which can cause a accident. This recall should have started in 2008 and not just 2009 and up. 2008 the ls460/600 first…
There is a clicking or popping sound coming from the front of the car. This happens anytime when applying the brakes, and when stopped at a light with the brakes applied. The frequency of the noise has increased with a sensation under your foot. I'm not sure if this will lead to some type of abs…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls600hl. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, there was a humming noise heard from the front driver's side wheel hub assembly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the hub assembly and advised that they needed to be replaced. The…
Tl* the contact owns 2008 lexus ls600hl. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front drivers side brake pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred…
Other Lexus LS600HL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 LS600HL | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 LS600HL | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS600HL?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus LS600HL?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Lexus LS600HL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS600HL model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.