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Hybrid propulsion system: inverter
Risk. The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle.
2008 Lexus RX HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Vehicle speed control15 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
5Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, electric
3Exterior lighting
3Air bags
3Structure
1610 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 15 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes, electric | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Lexus RX Hybrid 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 RX Hybrid 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 RX Hybrid median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What RX Hybrid owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
IT WAS FRIDAY MORNING ABOUT 10AM. I HAD A PULLED SLOWLY INTO QUEST DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY PARKING SPACE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS STOPPED I WAS PUTTING THE CAR INTO THE PARK POSITION WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AT THE HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CAR WENT OVER THE CEMENT BLOCK AND…
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE, ACCELERATOR STUCK IN DOWN POSITION, BRAKES LOCKED UP, ENGINE ACCELERATED TO VERY FAST RATE, STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND RESULTING IN MY CAR SLAMMING INTO FRONT END OF CAR PARKED BEHIND ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. MY CAR THEN ACCELERATED FORWARD…
I HAVE NOTICED THIS ISSUE A COUPLE OF TIMES OVER THE 7 YEARS I HAVE HAD THE CAR (SINCE IT WAS NEW), MOST RECENTLY YESTERDAY: WHEN I AM TRAVELING AT MEDIUM SPEEDS, SAY 30-45 MPH, AND I HIT A BUMP IT FEELS LIKE I GET A LITTLE "PUSH IN THE BUTT". SORT OF LIKE A FORWARD SKID. SO THEN I APPLY THE BRAKES…
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