Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2008 Lexus LS Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 2%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Lexus LS, 2% of the 43 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related service bulletins

10179697Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
10205346Oct 16, 2014Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
10037625Jan 6, 2011Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2018	1	7%
2009	3	23%
2008	1	2%
2007	1	2%
2005	1	20%
2004	1	13%

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 Electronic stability control
4 complaints Engine
4 complaints Electrical system
3 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints Suspension
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.

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