2008 Lexus IS 350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Lexus IS 350, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a 2008 Lexus IS 350 in which the interior rear view mirror has become hazy and filled with black lines limiting rear visibility. I have read several blogs and been informed that this is a common problem with this model. This seems to be in violation of the following safety guidelines, however Lexus does not feel the need to replace the mirror without $1000 out of owners pocket. < 571.110 571.112 > subpart b - federal motor vehicle safety standards 571.111 standard no. 111; rearview mirrors. S1. Scope. …”
NHTSA complaint #11053303, filed 2017-12, 104,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V030000Jan 30, 2013Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C…Covers: Lexus IS 350 2006–2012, IS 250 2006–2012, IS F 2008–2011 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10111596Aug 11, 2016TSB: August 11, 2016 Rev1: ? GS model vehicles were removed and a new bulletin L-SB-0043-16 is now available for this model. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should…
- 10084342Aug 11, 2016"tsb: august 11, 2016 rev1: gs model vehicles were removed and a new bulletin l-sb-0043-16 is now available for this model. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin…
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132005Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13 .
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
- 10205340Sep 12, 2013HVAC Odor Maintenance
- 10132302Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus IS 350
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus IS 350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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