2008 Lexus ES Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,296miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Lexus ES, 6% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,296 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Occasionally and randomly, my car feels like it is stalling when making a right hand turn from a stop or almost a complete stop. It has happened a couple times turning left but mostly making a right-turn. I've brought this up to my service advisor and was at first told that the engine couldn't stall and since then I've reported it during my normal services. They would take it for a drive and couldn't replicate it. The last time I complained about it the dealership said I could leave it for a few days so they could drive it around more. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621702, filed 2014-08, 50 miles“I was in stop and go traffic. Bumper to bumper. The car in front moved forward and I pressed the gas pedal 2 seconds and went back to the brake. The engine started to rev up out of control. I pressed on the brake as hard as possible and managed to slow the car but not stop it. I put it in park but the engine continued to roar. It finally went back to normal. Lexus checked the car but said they found nothing wrong. This model had been recalled for the same problem. Clearly the car may be dangerous. Lexus denies all responsibility. The inspector left a thumb drive in the car but I can't read it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712255, filed 2015-04, 33,296 miles“Had to make a hard stop and the brake pedal faded badly. Pedal has become softer over time. Already had to pay to replace faulty designed rear pads and front discs. Lexus has a TSB on the squeaky rear pads but never let us know. It was a replace only if owner complained. 1 pad was badly worn, but the vehicle was out of warranty and Lexus would not do anything. With all the toyota master cylinder issues under recall, I find it hard to believe our es350 is not experiencing the same thing. Expensive fix that we cannot delay for safety sake. Engine is becoming noisy. Ticking sounds at times.”
NHTSA complaint #10499474, filed 2013-02, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10164328Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 9 | 26% |
| 2016 | 1 | 11% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 8 | 30% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus ES
37 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus ES
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology