2008 Lexus RX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus RX. That ranks 2nd out of 28 RX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (15 complaints, 21%), typically at around 114,366 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 70owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus RX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 21% | 114,366 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 21% | 135,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 19% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 10% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 9% | 223,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | 220,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 7% | 71,226 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 1,022 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus RX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Lexus RX.
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.
1. Ignition System: While driving the key in the ignition lock came out loose! Exremely frightened and managed to pull the car over to a driveway. But, the car could NOT be stoped using the key fob. Key will not work to stop the engine. Very unusual and unexpected incidence. 2. Lighting system…
Dear Sir or Madam. My name is [XXX], [XXX], [XXX] living in [XXX]. I bought my 2008 Lexus RX400h car, used, in 2014 at a non-Lexus dealership in the [XXX] where I used to live. My Lexus VIN is: [XXX]. I've been satisfied with the car..until today. The car had been running smoothly forever, and this…
While trying to leave my driveway my brakes went out almost causing me to go through a pasture fence. On the dash board popped up ABS and VSC warning. Now the module and regulator is making a horrible sound. And clicks
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Lexus RX 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 114,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Ownerâs Title was 265,000 based on…
While driving my 2008 Lexus RX 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driverâs side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and…
Other Lexus RX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RX | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 RX | 22 | 4 |
| 2024 RX | 59 | 4 |
| 2023 RX | 62 | 3 |
| 2022 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 RX | 70 | 1 |
| 2020 RX | 47 | 1 |
| 2019 RX | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 RX | 26 | 0 |
| 2017 RX | 47 | 0 |
| 2016 RX | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 RX | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2012 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 2010 RX | 77 | 0 |
| 2009 RX | 34 | 0 |
| 2008 | 70 | 0 |
| 2007 RX | 58 | 0 |
| 2006 RX | 32 | 1 |
| 2005 RX | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 RX | 40 | 1 |
| 2003 RX | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 RX | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 RX | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 RX | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 RX | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus RX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Lexus RX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.