2008 Lexus Rx350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (15) · Vehicle Speed Control (14) · Structure:body (10)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Rx350 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
101 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (157)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:engine Coolant Hoses And Fittings 2020-10-30 · L-TT-0294-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tt: hvac drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
Showing the 6 most recent of 157 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-12-19 · Structure:body:trunk Lid · 109,000 mi“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 at lexus of richmond (703 midlothian turnpike, ric…”
2019-10-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 103,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. there were no warning indicators illuminated. ther…”
2019-09-30 · Structure:body · 80,000 mi“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, (316) 779-2606) where the contact was informed that the failure was cosmetic; therefore, it would not be repaired for free…”
2019-08-16 · Structure“2008 lexus rx. consumer writes in regards to deteriorating dash board. *ld *js…”
2019-04-29 · Engine · 185,000 mi“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 fails. when it fails car can catch fire and severe …”
2018-12-27 · Steering · 89,000 mi“i was told i need a new rack & pinon due to leakage with less than 92,000 miles on the vehicle. i bought the car used just 2 years ago and had all regular maintenance records from previous owner & dealer service. have had regular service since purchasing it - which is how issue was discovered. will cost over $1500 to repair. upon doing some inv…”
2018-11-29 · Engine · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. while driving 65 mph, the oil cooler line burst and all the oil leaked out. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home where he replaced the oil cooler line himself. the contact found there was internal engine damage and a hole in the bottom of the engine. the dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.…”
2018-10-23 · Power Train · 120,300 mi“there was a wining sound coming from under the hood. when i started my suv up in the morning there was a loud wining sound. the sound lowered as the car warmed up, nut when i put the care in drive and accelerated the nous became louder. i took my car in to the dealer they said it has the power steering so i had them replace the power steering pu…”
2018-09-18 · Electrical System · 151,500 mi“rear liftgate handle melting when car is operational. hot to the touch. have read this has happened to multiple lexus/toyota models.…”
2018-08-22 · Structure:body“my dashboard has a serious cracking issue. it is also sticking and is melting caused by heat. i was never notified that there was a recall and replacement on the dashboard. once i researched the dashboard issue online i contacted lexus on june 01, 2017. the told me that since it was not a safety issue and it was only cosmetic issue that by law they…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.