2008 Lexus LS460 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Lexus LS460, 6% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Continuous acceleration with foot off accelerator pedal currently as of 3/21/10. Vehicle will not slow down with foot off accelerator maintains speeds of 20-24 MPH with foot off the accelerator. Slowing down the vehicle will lurch from 2nd to 1st gear while trying to come to complete stop followed by a clunk from transmission. Transmission will downshift while coasting then RPM's will jump giving a slight acceleration feel and continue at speeds of 20+MPH until brakes are applied. Experiencing harsh and sloppy shifting from transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321462, filed 2010-03, 30,400 miles“2008 Lexus 460 ls - complaint regarding danger of death due to carbon monoxide. This car is keyless which often results in the failure of their driver shutting off the engine which is at times parked inside an enclosed garage of a home. This occurred on three different occasions at my home. Thank god I had a carbon monoxide alarm in my home which alerted me of this problem . Lexus should have installed some sort of switch which would automatically shut off the engine when the driver seat has been unoccupied for fifteen minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264229, filed 2009-04“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the number 7 valve broke off into the engine and then broke a piston. This failure occurred after the contact had recall campaign 10v309000 repaired, which was related to the valve springs on the engine. The failure was diagnosed by the dealer and manufacturer, but they were unable to repair the failure. The VIN was not available . The failure and current mileages were 23000.”
NHTSA complaint #10366836, filed 2010-11, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle had problems with overheating. It would also not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who staed that the radiator overflow tab clip had been broken by the dealer who had performed a recall repair and it was super glued back on. The contact was also informed that a new radiator was needed. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10365470, filed 2010-11, 30,000 miles“2008 Lexus ls400. Consumer states vehicle does not always accelerate properly and has been unable to start on two occasions after long trips. The consumer stated he received a recall notice in the mail, but was informed the parts would not be available for several weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #10371733, filed 2010-12Related recalls
- 10V309000Jul 6, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects…Covers: Lexus LS460 2007–2008, IS 350 2006–2008, GS 350 2007–2008 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10132808May 12, 2014TSB: Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent…
- 10132146Oct 2, 2013If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
- 10025982Jul 16, 2012Lexus: engine control: some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration and in some cases set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2119 (throttle actuator control throttle body…
- 10039249May 27, 2011Toyota: the cooling fan motor may be inoperative which can cause engine coolant temp to increase. 2007-2011 ls460.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS460
33 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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