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2008 Lexus GX470Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus GX470, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2008 Lexus GX470
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints136 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Lexus GX470 has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic42
Vehicle speed control33
Air bags21
Service brakes, electric20
Service brakes11
Electrical system10
Equipment11
Suspension10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Lexus GX470 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other GX470 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GX470 median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Lexus GX470 safety ratings

2008 Lexus GX470 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What GX470 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FOR THE THIRD TIME, THE BRAKES ON OUR 2008 LEXUS GX FAILED. THIS TIME, WHEN PUT IN REVERSE IN THE GARAGE, THE CAR IMMEDIATELY STARTED MOVING--HITTING OUR GARAGE DOOR AS IT WAS GOING UP. THE CAR THEN CONTINUED ANOTHER 40 FEET, INTO A RETAINING WALL--REPEATED PRESSING OF THE BRAKES DID NOTHING--AS IN…
Complaint 10399751 · May 10, 2011 · 35,000 miles
2008 LEXUS GX470. S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- EMAIL TO THE SECRETARY FROM RE TOYOTA LEXUS PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE SUDDENLY CAME UPON OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD OF HIM. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME, BUT SOMETHING MISFIRED IN THE ABS AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A BUCKING MODE.…
Complaint 10363314 · Oct 29, 2010
I OWN A 2008 LEXUS GX 470, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM WORKED ON TWO SEPARATE TIMES, BECAUSE THE BRAKES HAD WARPED. AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 50 MILES AN HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD START SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. *TR
Complaint 10308373 · Feb 10, 2010 · 30,000 miles

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