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Lexus LS600HLModel year report

2008 Lexus LS600HL Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
106,300miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl · hybrid 4WD/AWD · 20 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Lexus LS600HL (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus LS600HL. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by steering (2) and suspension (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 106,300 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “There is a clicking or popping sound coming from the front of the car. This happens anytime when applying the brakes, and when stopped at a light with the brakes applied. The frequency of the noise has increased with a sensation under your foot. I'm not sure if this will lead to some type of ABS brake failure. I did an online search for this noise and it looks to be a very common problem with the ls models. Numerous people have had this same problem. It turns out, it is the brake actuator and Lexus is very aware of the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10911050, filed 2016-10, 105,000 miles

Steering: “Vgrs recall 10v218000 toyota/Lexus had a recall for 2009 and up models of the ls vehicle for steering not returning to center during driving operations or complete locked turns. Which can cause a accident. This recall should have started in 2008 and not just 2009 and up. 2008 the ls460/600 first debuted. The vgrs system was incorporated in these vehicles as well. 2008 was the actual starting year for these vehicles. Now I am driving a 2008 ls and the steering keepings going off center. …”

NHTSA complaint #10913969, filed 2016-10, 107,600 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS600HL. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, there was a humming noise heard from the front driver's side wheel hub assembly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the hub assembly and advised that they needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified but stated that there were no parts available to make the repair however, there were aftermarket parts that could be ordered to make the repair ort the contact was given the option to verify if another distributor had the part available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10577481, filed 2014-04, 131,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 105,000 and 107,600 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–10075%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 106,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142201622017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Lexus LS600HL version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LS 600h L 4WD/AWD5.0L 8-cyl · hybrid8-speed automatic202221$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Lexus LS600HL → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Lexus LS600HL

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20085106,3002—21—Not enough data

All Lexus LS600HL model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Lexus LS600HL have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus LS600HL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Lexus LS600HL is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2008 Lexus LS600HL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus LS600HL get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Lexus LS600HL (LS 600h L, 5.0L 8-cyl · hybrid) at 21 mpg combined, 20 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Lexus LS600HL reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 106,300 miles and the middle half falls between 105,000 and 107,600 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.