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2008 Lexus IS Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
24%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Lexus IS, 24% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dashboard melting, sun reflects on dashboard and reflects on windshield causing very poor visibility, called Lexus and they said they would supply me with replacement but that was 3 years ago I call every 6 months with the same response, even offered to pay but they claim they don't have supply”

NHTSA complaint #10978994, filed 2017-04, 65,000 miles

“My issue pertains to the sticky dash and the same materials used on parts of the door near the handles. When the temperature gets over 80 degrees the material starts to melt and becomes extreme hot and sticky. When I tried to grab papers I left on the dash I had to tear them off and it left a sticky substance. It also can become extremely hot and when I hit any part of the dash when heated it burns and sticks to me. I attempted to contact Lexus and they declined my claim because it IS not a 'safety issue to them or the NHTSA'”

NHTSA complaint #11403928, filed 2021-03, 102,120 miles

“My son came home from college and said his dashboard was sticky and that it IS becoming a nuisance for him to drive. We tried to clean it, but it cannot be cleaned. The dash IS covered with various debris that collects and sticks to it. I then went online to see if anyone had similar problems. I found that toyota has issued a wep, but it doesn't cover the month that my son's car was manufactured (it does cover the year it was manufactured).”

NHTSA complaint #10775404, filed 2015-09, 70,000 miles

“Sunroof glass exploded for no reason, sending glass particles inside the car while transporting my infant daughter and driving. It IS a miracle nobody got hurt. There IS documented cases of sunroof glass exploding on Lexus cars class action lawsuits. My car has been at the dealer by request of Lexus USA representative scott murphy since last friday 11/15 and still no resolution. The safety of vehicle owners should not be bargaining chip. These explosion can cause serious damage to vehicle operator and occupants.”

NHTSA complaint #11280988, filed 2019-11, 156,000 miles

“Affected parts: -- dashboard & all 4 interior door panels -- my 2008 Lexus IS suffers from a well known issue among Lexus owners in southern states. The dashboard and interior door panels become almost playdoh like under normal use of the car. My dashboard IS extremely melted to the point that it becomes mirror-like in direct sunlight. This produces a white glare on the windshield, severly impairs daytime driving and makes the car liabilty to myself and others. …”

NHTSA complaint #10608972, filed 2014-07, 70,000 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020233%
2017218%
2015111%
2014325%
2013111%
2012317%
2011213%
2010512%
20091025%
20082424%
20072722%
20062417%
2004550%
200318%
200218%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus IS

Engine
22 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Air bags
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus IS

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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