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2008 Lexus LS460 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
9%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
61,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Lexus LS460, 9% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.

“I was advised that the water in the wheel well had compromised the electrical components of the vehicle and may have caused electrical fire damage if this deficiency had not been found. Please provide a copy of the inspection report which was performed at the harvey Lexus of shreveport bossier dealership on 4/14/15, with regard to the 2008 Lexus ls 460 (6/10 inches of water in wheel well, brake actuator/control module knocking sound, sensor and personal property damages) which I purchased at Lexus of new orleans on 3/15/15. …”

NHTSA complaint #10706614, filed 2015-04, 61,000 miles

“I had remarked to the local dealer that it made a clunk noise when starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal. This was at 63k mi when I purchased it. I was told it was normal. Approximately 1 year and 10k mi. After I started to experience squealing when braking. I was told by the dealer that no issues were found and that it was most likely caused by cheap aftermarket brakes. I brought the vehicle in for the brakes again and was told that they found nothing wrong, probably just cheap pads. Approximately 3k mi. Later when driving at approx. 35mph. …”

NHTSA complaint #10764616, filed 2015-09, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle would erroneously start without anyone being near the vehicle with the starter button not being pressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact indicated that the starter had been replaced on four separate occasions for the same failure. In addition, while driving approximately 40 MPH, a message to Turn Off Vehicle and Contact Dealer was displayed and the brake pedal became difficult to depress causing the braking distance to be extended. …”

NHTSA complaint #11484213, filed 2022-09, 94,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus ls460. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start unless the vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the battery was replaced twice; however, the problem still occurred. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but could not find the cause for failure. The contact called the manufacturer but was told that no failure could be found. The failure mileage was approximately 5,700. Updated 11/22/10 the battery failed several times. Updated 11/12/10”

NHTSA complaint #10324036, filed 2010-04, 5,700 miles

“Horn works sometime and the navigation system same as well. Fuses good, and the horns are too. Possibly that it's the clockspring and should be a safety recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11090431, filed 2018-04

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014225%
2011120%
200879%
200734%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS460

Brakes
33 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus LS460

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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