2008 Lexus Rx problems, complaints & recalls

2026-08-05 · Unknown Or Other

“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 switch: suddenly the knob of the light switch came ou…”

2026-06-13 · Vehicle Speed Control

“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 morning while i was driving i came to a stop (re…”

2026-04-15 · Service Brakes

“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…”

2025-08-21 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 278,000 mi

“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 owner’s title was 265,000 based on a carfax report. after speaking to the son of the for…”

2025-07-18 · Visibility/Wiper · 💥 crash

“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 driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. this completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of visibility. as a result, i was unabl…”

2025-07-03 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 211,000 mi

“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2008 lexus rx350. the contact stated that while obtaining a carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 124,000. the contact stated that after obtaining the carfax report, it was discovered that the mil…”

2025-05-08 · Service Brakes

“the dealer is aware this vehicle has a brake actuator problem,and when i contacted them to see if it had a recall for this specific problem,i was told to call lexus corporate to get them to honor the repairs at their cost.they told me they would not repair the car at their cost because the extended warranty support program ended 4-28-2018.this is a…”

2025-01-14 · Engine

“vvt-i oil line failure. limited service campaign ended in dec 2021. no notice sent, no repairs suggested at the dealership within the eligible period. vvt-i failed and engine lost all oil in minutes while driving, coating the front passenger brake caliper and rendering the breaking dangerously difficult on the passenger side on the highway.…”

2024-10-11 · Air Bags · 215,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. the contact stated while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated, indicating that the passenger’s side air bag was deactivated. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated with and without a front seat passenger seated in the vehicle. the …”

2024-08-21 · Unknown Or Other

“* our 2008 lexus rx 350 dashboard is cracking: areas of safety concern are the cracks around the ignition switch, the air bags, and the instrument panel. * there are cracks all around the ignition switch which places it in jeopardy of malfunctioning to include releasing dangerous fumes and dangerous fragments (scrapnel), and/or falling out. * t…”