2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, 9% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,325 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving on a city street, I lost power steering completely. P/s and brake dash lights came on along with service hybrid system and service awd system . After a few more miles the vehicle lost complete propulsion power and I was forced to pull out of traffic. I turned off the vehicle and it started fine with no power steering. I made the next mile to the dealership. They replaced the ecu that had shorted out due to a bad steering rack. I am not sure why the electronic steering mechanism would cause complete loss of power from the engine/hybrid system?”
NHTSA complaint #10808077, filed 2015-12, 90,650 miles“While driving back home from a road trip I noticed that the steering wheel started to shake and I heard a knocking noise. I was driving approximately 50-60mph. I slowed down and tried to pull over but before I could do so, my front passenger wheel (the entire rim and tire) broke off of the car. Luckily I had enough momentum and was able to pull the car over safely to the grassy shoulder. I purchased my car used back in 2012 and it only had 28,000 miles on it. This vehicle has always been serviced at a Lexus dealership (by the previous owners and by myself since I purchased the vehicle). …”
NHTSA complaint #10667044, filed 2014-12, 70,000 miles“I drive a 2008 Lexus rx400h. I experienced a serious electric power steering failure, which caused me to loose control of the car while driving. On oct 15, 2009, I drove my car on the freeway without incident. Later that day, I parked my Lexus rx vehicle, and in doing so I turned the steering wheel to the right lock' position. When I returned to the car I made a hard left u-turn to exit the parking area. As soon as I accelerated and tried to turn the wheel back towards the right to steer, I realized my power steering had failed completely, and I could barely control the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10331774, filed 2010-05, 12,305 miles“While turning into parking lot from road bumped the right front tire into curb at approx 4 MPH. Power steering immediately ceased to function. Told by toyota mechanic that a high voltage power spike destroyed the power steering computer. Paid $1050 for replacement of power steering computer. Does this mean a pothole can also fry the p/s computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10353630, filed 2010-09, 16,650 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177783Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaintsOther or unknown
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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