repaired · 2016 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2008 Lexus LS460Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus LS460, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-647 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Lexus LS460 has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
31Service brakes
7Structure1 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Engine and engine cooling
4Engine
3Visibility
3Fuel/propulsion system
1811 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 31 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 4 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 18 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 Lexus LS460 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.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
75kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 27 service brakes complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles18under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other LS460 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 LS460 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What LS460 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the message "VSC Brake Malfunction. ABS Needs Services. Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where…
WHILE IN MOTION, BRAKES STARTED PULSATING AND "CLICKING", THEN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL GOT VERY FIRM AND HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA HAS RELEASED WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT MY VEHICLE IS JUST BEYOND THE 10YR/150K MILE PERIOD. I FEEL…
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2018 AND IT HAD LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE RECENTLY NOTICED THAT WHENEVER I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE IS A CLICKING/POPPING SOUND. I'M UNSURE WHAT IT IS. I KNOW THAT IT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. I'VE READ ON THIS SITE THAT IT MAYBE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. IS THERE A…
Own a 2008 LS460?
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