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2008 Lexus ES350 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
56,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Lexus ES350, 4% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 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.

“My passenger side front window will not roll up properly. Apparently the plastic clip broke off and the entire window has to be replaced. This is definitely a defect by Lexus. I have seen a lot of complaints online about this. Lexus is charging 700 dollars to fix. I will not buy another Lexus or recommend one to anyone because Lexus should take ownership for this one.”

NHTSA complaint #10551199, filed 2013-11, 48,000 miles

“While driving on the highway at 60 miles / h my driverside window suddenly fell down which seriously distracted me and which almost resulted in a collision with another car. Feedback from Lexus is that the plastic tabs that hold the window disintegrate over time and as a result the entire window will need to be replaced. It's clearly a safety hazard and should pro-actively be addressed by Lexus.”

NHTSA complaint #10547557, filed 2013-10, 65,000 miles

“Battery failed to discharge in numerous occasions (stationary-parked at my residence-28,012 ml on this 2008 es 350), required triple aaa charge. Lexus service center stated I needed a new battery & alternator. I had the alternator & battery replaced on 12/15/2018 (not cheap). Then on 02/17/2019, I had the exact same problem, battery not discharging. Fyi, this is my 2nd Lexus. 1st Lexus owned was a 1991 es 250, never had problems with that car until it reached 117,000 miles. This is too stressful. What is happening with Lexus (toyota). They once were the best cars on the road???????”

NHTSA complaint #11180868, filed 2019-02, 27,888 miles

“We currently have allstate for insurance and they have this item called the drivewise. This device fits in the obd ii port under the steering column. This device created multiple communications errors within the computers for the car. After reading up on this, it seems that many people are having this issue in many makes/models. The vehicle shifted funny into another gear on its own. The instrument cluster was not working and would not light up. The radio would not work at all and the sunroof was making a funny noise. The speakers were making a crackling sound and the A/C wasn't working. …”

NHTSA complaint #10598044, filed 2014-06, 92,000 miles

“I bought a new Lexus ES350 (model year 2008) in the summer of 2008 from a dealership in texas. I soon noticed that, on several occasions, the car locks would open unexpectedly by themselves when I was near the car. To clarify, on multiple occasions my car was parked, I approached the car but did not touch the car nor did I touch my key fob, and the locks would open without explanation.”

NHTSA complaint #10314022, filed 2010-02

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020240%
201729%
2016210%
2015425%
2014829%
201314%
201222%
201132%
201043%
200953%
200894%
2007153%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus ES350

Air bags
170 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus ES350

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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