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Lexus LSModel year report

2008 Lexus LS Problems

Complaints
43filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
75,000miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Lexus LS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus LS. The part named most often is brakes, with 21 complaints (49% of the total), followed by other or unknown (11) and body and structure (5). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “My brakes have been making a clicking and tapping sound. They also feel spongy and hard to stop the car. I was driving home and the dash lights brake malfunction came on. I continued to my house and upon entering my driveway, the brakes seemed to have difficulty stopping the car. Upon researching the problem and contacting Lexus coorporation, it is a known defect with the brake actuator. I feel that the brake system of a vehicle is considered a safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11282885, filed 2019-11, 124,000 miles

Other or unknown: “(hesitation on acceleration) this morning going to work l notice that the car wasn't acting right. I was at the yield left turning lane was turning right before other incoming car come. As I was turning the acceleration didnt go no where as it feel like the car was going up a very high hill. I was so scare that another car coming stright and hit me and some how the acceleration just pick up and start going as it has no power to it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11031508, filed 2017-10, 10 miles

Body and structure: “Interior door panels and glove compartment become sticky and shiny when the car is in the sun for any period of time. Lexus used inferior materials and is not standing behind their defect. This reflects poorly, especially for a presumably luxury brand.”

NHTSA complaint #11076539, filed 2018-03, 42,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer”

NHTSA complaint #11735714, filed 2026-05

Mileage when problems were reported

27% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 126,000 miles.

5%0–109%10–2514%25–5023%50–7514%75–10018%100–15018%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 75,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Lexus LS → · 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. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 62 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20215—1—28—Not enough data
2018158,3002—28—Rising
20165122,0000—20—Not enough data
20136—0—20—Not enough data
2012532,5000—20—Not enough data
20119135,0000—20—Not enough data
2010840,0000———Not enough data
20091358,0000———Not enough data
20084375,0001——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20074599,0901——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20061737,9851—19—Falling
2005520,1751———Not enough data
2004837,9191———Not enough data
2002778,6700———Not enough data

All Lexus LS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Lexus LS have?

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus LS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Lexus LS is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 21 complaints (49% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 11.

Has the 2008 Lexus LS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Lexus LS reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 126,000 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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.