MYRModel Year Report

2008 Lexus LS460

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2008 Lexus LS460
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:09:11.616Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus LS460 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 79 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2009 2010: 17 complaints 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 8 complaints 2015: 4 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017
2008: 79 complaints
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YearComplaints
200739
200879
200910
201017
20112
20123
20139
20148
20154
20161
20172

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 39%

39% of complaints: service brakes — 31 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180213

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO TWO VEHICLES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150501

AS I WAS DRIVING INTO MY HOME GARAGE, MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND EVENTUALLY CRASHED IN THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. DEPRESSING THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE CRASHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141006

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN A PARKING LOT. REQUIRED BOTH FEET WITH EXTREME PRESSURE TO STOP VEHICLE EVEN AFTER IT COLLIDED WITH AND PUSHED ANOTHER, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE SIDEWAYS ONE ENTIRE PARKING SLOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100616

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, SHE STARTED SMELLING WIRES BURNING AND SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110411

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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AS I WAS DRIVING INTO MY HOME GARAGE, MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND EVENTUALLY CRASHED IN THE BACK WALL OF THE GARAGE. DEPRESSING THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE CRASHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141006

ENGINE 5%

5% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100902 — engine and engine cooling

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY D

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 10V309000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150305 — fuel system, gasoline

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 14V647000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Lexus LS460 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V309000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V647000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Lexus LS460 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 LS460?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.