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2008 Lexus RX350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 126 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus RX350, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

2008 Lexus RX350
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the RX350 median · #2 of 14 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints12622 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Lexus RX350 has problems

126 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
Structure241
Steering182
Electrical system170
Vehicle speed control159
Engine122
Exterior lighting100
Power train72
Air bags61
Service brakes63
11 other systems236

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

0 recalls

2008 Lexus RX350 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2008 Lexus RX350 safety ratings

2008 Lexus RX350 w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2008 Lexus RX350 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2008 Lexus RX350 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What RX350 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRUNK DOOR CLOSED DOWN ON A FAMILY MEMBER WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE TRUNK DOOR AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT…
Complaint 11290079 · Dec 19, 2019 · 109,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WICHITA (1555 N GREENWICH RD, WICHITA, KS 67206, [PHONE]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COSMETIC;…
Complaint 11259080 · Sep 30, 2019 · 80,000 miles
MY DASHBOARD HAS A SERIOUS CRACKING ISSUE. IT IS ALSO STICKING AND IS MELTING CAUSED BY HEAT. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT ON THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I RESEARCHED THE DASHBOARD ISSUE ONLINE I CONTACTED LEXUS ON JUNE 01, 2017. THE TOLD ME THAT SINCE IT WAS NOT A SAFETY…
Complaint 11121749 · Aug 22, 2018

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