2008 Lexus LS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Lexus LS, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“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“This problem is a known issue and is commonly referred to melting dash or stick interior panels . There is a TSB l-sb-0144-11. The problem is that the interior vinyl panels start disintegrating or melting in hot climates. This includes the door panels and the dash. The surface of these panels becomes sticky and soft. This is a known problem on many toyota vehicles between the years 2007-2012. However, toyota/Lexus has extended the warranty to fix this problem only for the 2007 vehicles and vehicles from following years are not covered, even though they have the same exact problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10887789, filed 2016-07, 66,000 miles“I notice a small bubble spot on the bottom middle front passage door and up until thanksgiving 2020 a huge rust spot. Than on december 1 2020 I was at a store saw two other ls460 with the same rust spot middle front passenger door. It's not easy to remove rust spot I would need to get a whole new door. I need to paint my car but I am afraid to if the rust gets worse I would need to buy a whole new door”
NHTSA complaint #11377418, filed 2020-12“Upper dash sticky and melting. Lower dash cracking, sticky and melting. Upper door panels also sticky and melting. Seems to be a common problem with toyota/Lexus. It has been getting worse over time.”
NHTSA complaint #10983191, filed 2017-05Related service bulletins
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- 11007456Jul 29, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 11006162Jul 29, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 11005121Jun 21, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 11005063Jun 21, 2024Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate…
- 11003650Apr 19, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11003648Apr 19, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11003643Apr 19, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11003642Apr 19, 2024Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…
- 11003641Apr 19, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS
21 complaintsOther or unknown
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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