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Electronic stability controlPart report

2008 Lexus LS Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
9%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
106,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Lexus LS, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ABS, Brakes, and VSC messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11595461, filed 2024-06, 126,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200849%
200749%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS

Brakes
21 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission 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