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Lexus GS 350Model year report

2008 Lexus GS 350 Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,500miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Lexus GS 350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus GS 350. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (3) and body and structure (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 140 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Takata recall. When driving the 2008 Lexus GS 350 4dr sedan stalls when the car is in motion, it is uncontrolable. For example when I'm at a red light and my foot is on the brake pedal and I press my foot gradually on the gas pedal when the light turns green. Then car will stall for about 1 to 2 mintues, then will increase in speed. It's dangerous because, when I need to turn and the car stalls in the middle of a turn it would cause an accident to occur. Or when the car is in motion going straight on a highway or an intersection it could stall, and cause an accident to occur. …”

NHTSA complaint #11111348, filed 2018-07, 172,299 miles

Exterior lighting: “Condensation in the front drivers headlight made may light go out when traveling on highway. Completely unable to see, because of leveling lights. I was able to avoid an accident by using my bright lights. I took to the dealer service and was told this is a common problem and that the Lexus rx is already being recalled, but not my vehicle. . This is a costly repair over 1000.”

NHTSA complaint #10928770, filed 2016-11, 90,000 miles

Body and structure: “On december 21,2015 there was a car that ran a red light and hit my car damaging the entire front end of my car. The airbag on my driver side deployed but not on my passenger side. My car was in motion going about 30mph on a city street and the guy that hit me was making a left turn.”

NHTSA complaint #10945193, filed 2017-01

Suspension: “Lexus gs350 tire wear. Prior to 40000 miles, front tires showed wear on inside edges. Veh. Aligned, tire wear continued. At 46000 miles tires worn down beyond wear indicators on inside edges only. Replaced tires, alignment checked. Lexus advised that alignment was not bad. So why are the tires wearing out on the inside areas?”

NHTSA complaint #10375393, filed 2011-01, 45,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,720 and 90,000 miles.

17%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–7525%75–1008%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2009201020112012201320152016201720185
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Lexus GS 350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GS 350 RWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192722$3,750
GS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Lexus GS 350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 140 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 140 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS 350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151553,0001—23—Falling
20141629,9581—23—Falling
20132611,0003—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010761,1003—22—Not enough data
200987,8623—22—Not enough data
20081964,5004—22—Stable
20075747,6665—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lexus GS 350 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Lexus GS 350 have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus GS 350 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Lexus GS 350 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 3.

Has the 2008 Lexus GS 350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus GS 350 get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Lexus GS 350 (GS 350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Lexus GS 350 reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,500 miles and the middle half falls between 36,720 and 90,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.