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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 Lexus GS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
115,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Lexus GS, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the rearview mirror's reflective surface was fading, reducing rear-view visibility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11632658, filed 2024-12, 115,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013211%
200817%
2007520%
20061023%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus GS

Engine
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus GS

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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