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Engine and engine cooling
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2008 Lexus LSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus LS, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Lexus LS has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Service brakes
5Vehicle speed control
5Structure
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Suspension
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 17 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Lexus LS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other LS 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 LS median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What LS owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am speaking on behalf of my [XXX] mother who owns the car. Summarily, we took the car to two Lexus Service Repair shops (i.e. one in Glendale and one in Longo, El Monte). On [XXX], we the brake and tire sensor lights came on. We first took it to Lexus of Glendale. The diagnosis and estimate was…
I was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. By the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears…
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the negligence and lack of accountability demonstrated by Lexus Manufacturer in addressing a serious and persistent brake issue in my vehicle, which directly threatens my safety and that of others on the road. Despite repeated attempts to resolve…
Own a 2008 LS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.