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2008 Lexus LS Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
132,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Lexus LS, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“My Lexus ls460 spontaneously started on fire in a public parking lot. No warning lights ,no known car problems. I had parked my car to run into a store. When I turned it off it made a loud repetitive clacking sound. I turned it back on and turned it off again. Same thing. I turned it back on and tried to back up but it stalled. Started to smell... Something was burning and smoke was coming from the engine under the hood. Became very clear that the engine was on fire. I called 911 and the fire department responded. …”

NHTSA complaint #11175729, filed 2019-02, 132,000 miles

“I was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. By the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears while turning wheels slowly go into bumps and i slowed down when i came around the corner to a full stop that’s when i had my tow guy grab the car and drop me and the car home”

NHTSA complaint #11631686, filed 2024-12

“I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the negligence and lack of accountability demonstrated by Lexus Manufacturer in addressing a serious and persistent brake issue in my vehicle, which directly threatens my safety and that of others on the road. Despite repeated attempts to resolve this matter, Lexus has failed to provide a lasting solution or accept responsibility for this critical defect. I have taken my vehicle to multiple authorized dealers, all of whom confirmed the issue and recommended contacting the manufacturer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627870, filed 2024-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018320%
2016120%
2012120%
2011111%
2009323%
200837%
2007511%
2006212%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS

Brakes
21 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEngine
4 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 27, 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