2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, 2% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“Noted HVAC dust in 2008 rx400h consistent with Lexus TSB l-sb-0128-11 and a faulty evaporator. This vehicle is not listed in the TSB but this is a common concern and discussion thread in the Lexus owners forum. Some people are reporting respiratory reactions to the dust.”
NHTSA complaint #10448568, filed 2012-02, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179595Aug 4, 2020TSB: Some 2006 - 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition…
- 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
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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