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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 Lexus LS460 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Lexus LS460, 6% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.

“My dash panel and door handles are melting in the sun. The dash panel is especially problematic as it is extruding a shiny clear tar like substance that causes a significant glare visibility problem while driving into the sun, causing me to nearly miss another vehicle turning in front of me at an intersection.”

NHTSA complaint #11191971, filed 2019-03, 205,000 miles

“My car has a sticky dashboard and door panels as well as the black button that opens the trunk when the weather is hot or humid. Anything that is made of that material is sticky and gets this weird black stuff everywhere. The shiny reflective surface that the dashboard is a safety hazard for myself and other drivers. Every time I get in my car I cough, so I am afraid that harmful chemicals may be emitted. Please help investigate!”

NHTSA complaint #11048326, filed 2017-11, 36,000 miles

“Driver side front window has a whistling noise that is a hazard due to the db level at 55 MPH. I have spoken several times with clear lake Lexus and they have not offered a solution. This appears to be a very common issue with the 2008 Lexus 460 (Lexus talk). There appears to be a fix by installing a triangle between the mirror and door.”

NHTSA complaint #11093701, filed 2018-05, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that there was a shiny glare coming from the dashboard that obstructed his visibility. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the manufacturer's recall for the dashboard had expired in March 2021. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11431104, filed 2021-08, 279,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front and rear windshield was completely covered with fog without any warnings. The contact stated the failure to be a significant safety issue since it blocked his visibility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised him to used the recycled air instead of the air conditioner unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000. Updated 11/12/13”

NHTSA complaint #10547619, filed 2013-10, 55,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200856%
200734%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS460

Brakes
33 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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