MYRModel Year Report

2008 Lexus RX350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Lexus RX350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:44:44.277Z

This year had more than double the complaints of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus RX350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 167 complaints 2007 2008: 126 complaints 2008 2009: 97 complaints 2010: 94 complaints 2010 2011: 30 complaints 2012: 33 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2013 2014: 15 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2016: 58 complaints 2016 2017: 46 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 31 complaints 2019 2020: 7 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2022: 10 complaints 2022 2023: 4 complaints 2023
2008: 126 complaints
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YearComplaints
20040
20050
20060
2007167
2008126
200997
201094
201130
201233
201329
201415
201542
201658
201746
201818
201931
20207
20211
202210
20234

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 14%

14% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN I FELT A QUICK ACCELERATION SURGING MY CAR FORWARD, LOCKING MY STEERING WHEEL CAUSING ME TO PLOW ONTO A PARKED TRUCK. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN I FELT A QUICK ACCELERATION SURGING MY CAR FORWARD, LOCKING MY STEERING WHEEL CAUSING ME TO PLOW ONTO A PARKED TRUCK. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171104

AS A LEXUS OWNER AND INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST (WASHINGTON, DC) I HEREBY LODGE A FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST LEXUS USA/TMS OFFICES IN TORRANCE, CA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091130

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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AT 65,000 MILES VEHICLE HAD A MAJOR BREAKDOWN. SERPENTINE BELT RUPTURED CAUSING FIRE AND SMOKE INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BOTH INSIDE THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE. GAS PEDAL BECAME INOPERATIVE AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120814

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 126

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2010 ■ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Lexus RX350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Lexus RX350 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX350?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus RX350 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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