2008 Lexus GS 350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Lexus GS 350, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“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“I have had my Lexus for since 7/2009 in nov 2010 and feb 2011 I have had to pay for several wheel alignments (frt and back) by the dealership in cerritos, ca. . I have had my tire replaced approximately 3 times and rotated them regularly. Oakhama tire that came with the vehicle are very expensive and have now decided to go with bridestone tire to lower my expenses. I do drive alot but do not drive freeway on a daily basis to and from work, but do drive freeway in many occasions. . The suspension continues to pull to the rt and tires continue to wear in the inside, both times to the wire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464803, filed 2012-07“My 2008 Lexus gs350 is one of, apparently, many Lexus models that have no camber adjustment capability front or rear rendering wheels to progress to the point of misalignment that excessive inside tire wear occurs and cannot be corrected. This tire wear left unnoticed, due to its concealment from view on the inside portion of the tire, is a safety hazard. The tires can wear unnoticed to the point of failure causing injury or death. My gs350, that I bought new, 1/25/08, has both rightside wheels out of alignment with no way to achieve proper alignment. Inside tire wear is already apparent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10307696, filed 2010-02Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus GS 350
6 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus GS 350
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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