2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,690miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, 5% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,690 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.
“For no known reason, front windshield cracked. No visible marks that glass could have been hit by rock or any hard particle. Crack starts 8 inches from top passenger side and propagates across center of windshield toward drivers side. Manufacturer denied claim for replacement stating mileage beyond warranty period.”
NHTSA complaint #10470037, filed 2012-08, 56,380 miles“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 miles“For no known reason, front windshield cracked. No visible marks that glass could have been hit by rock or any hard particle. Crack starts from where the rear view mirror is placed going down and up to the top edge of the windshield. Manufacturer denied claim for replacement stating it is not a manufacturer's defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10429342, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
- 10182961Oct 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132005Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13 .
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
- 10205340Sep 12, 2013HVAC Odor Maintenance
- 10132302Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield…
- 10205339May 14, 2009Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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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