2008 Lexus LS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 49%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Lexus LS, 49% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Lexus has a faulty brake actuator design. It's making clunking repetitive noises when brakes are depressed. Lexus knows of this faulty design but refuses to replace because they say it's not a safety issue. The noise alone will drive you crazy. Lexus of naperville, il wants to charge me $3000.00 to replace this component. If they do not rectify this problem I will never buy another Lexus again. Guarantee.”
NHTSA complaint #10588841, filed 2014-05, 51,000 miles“While driving the car, car warnings on my instrument panel began flashing stating check ABS , check vsc , check brake system , and stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Contact a dealer .”
NHTSA complaint #10984999, filed 2017-05, 152,473 miles“These Vehicles have a ongoing problem with the brake actuator. Lexus I'm sure Is aware of the problem I believe they should take care of it. It's a really expensive fix that we as customers shouldn't have to be responsible for. This issue makes driving the vehicle very uncomfortable.”
NHTSA complaint #11578748, filed 2024-03“When pressing the brake paddle, I get a clicking noises from the brakes. Happy he only has 80,000 miles. Don't know if was in the original recall from Lexus but for the cost of a repair that they knew was going to. E a problem they should all repairs. This is a safety issue and I believe Lexus should have full responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11406830, filed 2021-04Related service bulletins
- 10234307Mar 2, 2023DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at…
- 10170185Dec 13, 2019TSB: Some 2007 ? 2017 model year LS460/LS460L and 2008 ? 2016 model year LS600h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/bark noise from the brake actuator when depressing and/or releasing…
- 10142887Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology