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 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2008 Lexus LS460

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2008 Lexus LS460
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:53.127Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 79
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2008: 79 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	39
2008	79
2009	10
2010	17
2011	2
2012	3
2013	9
2014	8
2015	4
2016	1
2017	2

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

42% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

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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, 2018-02-13

Vehicle speed control

9% · 7 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2015-05-01

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, 2014-10-06

Also filed under Structure

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, 2010-06-16

Electrical system

9% · 7 reports

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, 2011-04-11

Structure

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

CRASH

Power train

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2010-09-02Engine and engine cooling10V309000 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…

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.

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2015-03-05Fuel system, gasoline14V647000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Lexus LS460 — pre-purchase inspection

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Service brakes: 33 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V309000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.