2008 Lexus LX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 12, 2022 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LX years
Not enough data 7th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus LX. That ranks 7th out of 17 LX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus LX
White Nova Lexus LX 600 VJA310 F Sport. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Lexus LX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%———
Engine133%———
Exterior Lighting133%———
Unknown or Other133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812021: 1202112022: 120221

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Lexus LX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Lexus LX.

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.

2008 LX570: This is my second time owning a Toyota/Lexus vehicle with the 3UR-FE/5.7L V8 and each has had the same issue. At 156,000 miles, noticed a nauseating smell of oil and coolant enter the cabin via the air vents. Noticed oily residue around front and sides of engine, no check engine lights…

Engine · received Sep 12, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11484143

The horn does not work at all. In motion or parked . On or off.

Electrical System · received Mar 15, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11403145

High intensity headlights are blinding my vision both from oncoming cars and from cars following me from behind in my side mirrors and rear view mirror. This is a serious hazard that we must look at from a preventive perspective! It is not just one day but many.

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 26, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10252798

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LX?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus LX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 Lexus LX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.