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2008 Lexus LS600hlProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus LS600hl, 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.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 72%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage98kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Lexus LS600hl has problems

5 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 brakes20
Steering20
Suspension20
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2008 Lexus LS600hl 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.

72%repaired · 2016 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles · 305,888 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 10V-309 · Jul 6, 2010 · 138,874 vehicles

Risk. THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 LS600hl 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 LS600hl median. How we score

'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Lexus LS600hl safety ratings

2008 Lexus LS600hL 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: Optional
In owners' words

What LS600hl owners report

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

THERE IS A CLICKING OR POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, AND WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. THE FREQUENCY OF THE NOISE HAS INCREASED WITH A SENSATION UNDER YOUR FOOT. I'M NOT SURE IF THIS WILL LEAD TO SOME TYPE OF ABS…
Complaint 10911050 · Oct 2, 2016 · 105,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 LEXUS LS600HL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE PAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.…
Complaint 10575145 · Mar 27, 2014 · 90,000 miles

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