2008 Lexus RX350
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.
- Complaints
- 126
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
None on file
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 126 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 167 |
| 2008 | 126 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 94 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
19% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Steering
14% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2017-11-04
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes
Electrical system
13% · 17 reportsVehicle speed control
12% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2009-11-30
Engine
10% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2012-08-14
Also filed under Power train
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008Complaint volume 126 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Lexus RX350 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 structure, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus RX350 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.