2008 Lexus RX350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RX350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus RX350. That ranks 2nd out of 20 RX350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (24 complaints, 19%), typically at around 68,245 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 4 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 126owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus RX350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 19% | 68,245 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | 16% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 14% | 78,420 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 17 | 13% | 73,175 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 12% | 34,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 10% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 8% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% | 120,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 24,980 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 20,800 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 3,600 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 50,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus RX350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Lexus RX350.
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 RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRUNK DOOR CLOSED DOWN ON A FAMILY MEMBER WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE TRUNK DOOR AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While reversing, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and crashed into three trees. The steering wheel became uncontrollable/inoperable and the brake pedal was applied, but traveled to the floorboard. The contact turned off the ignition to stop the vehicle…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WICHITA (1555 N GREENWICH RD, WICHITA, KS 67206, [redacted]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS…
2008 lexus rx. Consumer writes in regards to deteriorating dash board. *ld *js
Massive catastrophic oil leak. Noticed hot oil smell. No oil on dipstick. Oil spraying out at bottom of engine, right front. Car towed to shop. Oil hose between cooler and filter burst. Known problem. Toyota/lexus has made an upgraded part but not notified most owners and will not replace until it…
Other Lexus RX350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RX350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 RX350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 RX350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 RX350 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 RX350 | 31 | 3 |
| 2018 RX350 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 RX350 | 46 | 3 |
| 2016 RX350 | 58 | 3 |
| 2015 RX350 | 42 | 1 |
| 2014 RX350 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 RX350 | 59 | 1 |
| 2012 RX350 | 33 | 1 |
| 2011 RX350 | 30 | 1 |
| 2010 RX350 | 94 | 1 |
| 2009 RX350 | 97 | 0 |
| 2008 | 126 | 0 |
| 2007 RX350 | 167 | 1 |
| 2006 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 RX350 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX350?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, steering problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus RX350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Lexus RX350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RX350 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.