2008 Lexus RX
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 70
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 70 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 70 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 77 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
23% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing air.
Engine
21% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
2008 Lexus RX350 was parked in garage with engine hot. One minute after the engine stopped, it caught on fire and required the fire department to finally put it out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-07
Structure
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body and dashboard.
Show complaint excerpts
All four tires needed to be replaced in a brand new vehicle after only 1000 miles because the car is titled to the left and misaligned. After six attempts, two different dealers can't get the defects fixed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-13
Also filed under Suspension
Air bags
9% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2008 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact was crashed into by another vehicle on the driver's side door. The contact stated that the driver's side air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-26
Steering
7% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The water pump went and while replaced the rack and pinion is leeking.....seems early for problems with these cars and maybe a major safety issue!
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-14
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008Complaint volume 70 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Lexus RX — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2008 Lexus RX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Lexus RX is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus RX 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.