2008 Lexus GX
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
This is a report of sudden acceleration. On July 30, 2016, the Lexus exited a conveyor-belt type carwash at 5203 kirby drive, houston, Texas 77098. My pregnant wife was driving the car with two children (Ages 4 and 2) in car seats.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-21
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Structure
1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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This 2008 Lexus GX 470 (VIN: [XXX] ) has paint primer adhesion failure exposing bare metal. Color code is 070 Blizzard Pearl. The peeling starts at the primer/E-coat substrate layer, not clear coat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-08
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Lexus GX — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Lexus GX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GX?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus GX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.