2008 Lexus LS Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Lexus LS, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,000 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.
“(hesitation on acceleration) this morning going to work l notice that the car wasn't acting right. I was at the yield left turning lane was turning right before other incoming car come. As I was turning the acceleration didnt go no where as it feel like the car was going up a very high hill. I was so scare that another car coming stright and hit me and some how the acceleration just pick up and start going as it has no power to it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11031508, filed 2017-10, 10 miles“this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer”
NHTSA complaint #11735714, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 10045639Jul 10, 2012Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. Models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS
21 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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