2008 Lexus ES350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 15%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,887miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Lexus ES350, 15% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,887 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While entering my garage, my car suddenly accelerated and smashed into the rear wall destroying a cabinet and refridgerator and went through the wall. I couldn't stop the car as evidenced by brake skid marks on the garage floor. Lexus later inspected the car and claimed they could find no defect. Fortunately my wife and I were only shaken up from the deployment of the airbags. The car was totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10786456, filed 2015-10, 76,000 miles“2008 Lexus 350 unexpected acceleration. Moving slow in parking lot pulling into parking space. Light pressure on brake. Engine went to high RPM car accelerated pushed hard on brake, put in neutral. Engine went back to idle. My bumper hit unoccupied parked car in front of me. Dealer denies anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10295518, filed 2009-12, 8,000 miles“I purchased a 2008 Lexus es 350 on february 21, 2008. On may 28, 2008, I took the car to the dealer, Lexus of jacksonville, fl, because the gas pedal stuck on may 26, 2008. When this occurred, the car accelerated to over 80 MPH and I had to insert my foot underneath the pedal to unstick and raise the pedal to decrease acceleration. Lexus of jacksonville checked the pedal and I was told the pedal had been adjusted. The problem has not recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10312997, filed 2010-02, 5,413 miles“I was driving south on interstate 5 in california near oceanside on may 10, 2009 from orange county towards carlsbad, ca. When approaching highway 78, I felt the vehicle increasing in speed to about 90 MPH, without depressing the accelerator. I had been on cruise control at about 73 MPH (probably 68-69 MPH actual speed). I had two passengers in my car. The female passenger screamed at me to slow down. I was unable to do so even after stepping forcefully on the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10284427, filed 2009-09, 6,200 miles“On october 1, 2009 my 2008 Lexus es 350 experienced uncontrolled acceleration. Upon entering the highway the vehicle increased in speed to approx. 90 MPH without depressing the accelerator. The vehicle did not stop or slow down even after stepping forcefully on the brakes. I pushed the start/stop button on the dashboard numerous times and the car would not stop or cut off. Somehow, through the grace of god I begin shifting the gears, once the gear was placed in neutral the speed finally broke and the car slowed down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10290866, filed 2009-11, 18,887 milesRelated recalls
- 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by…Covers: Lexus ES350 2007–2010, Toyota Prius 2004–2009, Tacoma 2005–2010 +5 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 10% |
| 2015 | 2 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 24 | 17% |
| 2008 | 39 | 15% |
| 2007 | 127 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus ES350
170 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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