2008 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus RX, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2008 Lexus RX has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 15 | 0 |
| Engine | 15 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other RX 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 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What RX owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While trying to leave my driveway my brakes went out almost causing me to go through a pasture fence. On the dash board popped up ABS and VSC warning. Now the module and regulator is making a horrible sound. And clicks
The dealer is aware this vehicle has a brake actuator problem,and when I contacted them to see if it had a recall for this specific problem,I was told to call Lexus Corporate to get them to honor the repairs at their cost.They told me they would not repair the car at their cost because the Extended…
While driving in local conditions (traveling 20 mph) the brakes stopped working partially (about 90% of braking power was lost) and a message on the dash board show check vsc, after pulling aside it turning off the engine. I inspected the brakes in the engine and at the wheels for leaks. no leaks.…
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