2008 Lexus ES Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Lexus ES, 16% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,500 miles.
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.
“Driving to work (I'm a registered nurse), the car (on the highway) just started to slow down. It was a blessing that I was coming up on a rest stop. By the time I was able to get over to the exit lane, the steering wheel froze and the brakes stopped working. Pressing as hard as I possibly could, I was able to pull to the side when smoke started coming from under the hood. There was no warning at all that there was trouble with the engine prior to this happening. That same week, my mechanic had 3 other Lexus with blown engines and no pre-warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11328538, filed 2020-06, 180,000 miles“My vehicle dashboard is melting and i have tried to contact the dealer and they have told me that the recall has been expired on my vehicles and for me it is becoming a safety issue because whenever sun reflects on the dashboard and because its melting it makes a glare on my windshield and it effects on my visibility while driving the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11460060, filed 2022-04“Dear Sir/Madam, Our Lexus ES350 2008 has front panel melting and cracking. The melting plastic could emit hazardous fumes with health risk to driver and passengers. This melting panel looks awful, it dramatically decreases value of the car. We found this ZLZ program online below. But unfortunately it expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11427248, filed 2021-07“Urgent: my dash has melted on my-2008 Lexus ES 350- I cannot see to drive, my visibilty it totally obstructed w my 2008 Lexus ES 350 with actual 35, 000 miles, that I cannot drive ((ever)) it sits in the garage. Because too dangerous to drive melting dash it totally blocks my view of any road, due to shining reflection of melting dash is all you can see in my windshield when you get in the car to drive-so instead of an accident for me or others on road until this dash is replaced it cannot be driven. …”
NHTSA complaint #11524285, filed 2023-05“Melting dash board recall. Lexus of mobile is stating I never filed a claim to have my melting dash board recall corrected. This is false. I was there and had photo's taken. I called bi-monthly to find out when the new dash boards would be in. Never was I told they lost my photo's or did not have a claim on file. In addition I was there a few months ago to have the air bags fixed. At which time they saw the state of the dash board. They even created more damage to it but was told not to worry as it would be taken care of when the new dash board was installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064146, filed 2018-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 10% |
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 5 | 56% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 15% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 31 | 25% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 13% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus ES
37 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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