2008 Lexus RX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Lexus RX, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 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.
“I put my 2008 Lexus in reverse and had my foot on the brakes the entire time as I was on an incline. Suddenly , without provocation, the car propelled backwards and as much as I pumped the brakes, the car continued to hurl backwards full speed. I crashed into another car in my driveway, and finally got the car to stop after suffering a lot of damage. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11576347, filed 2024-03“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus rx8. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. There was extensive front end damage to the vehicle. No one was injured and the police were not notified. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop for repairs. The manufacturer was notified who advised that the investigation of the failure would take thirty days to complete. …”
NHTSA complaint #10480747, filed 2012-10, 50,000 miles“Vehicle was being driven by denica gordon-mandel (wife). Driver was on top floor of a parking garage adjoining a department store. Driver applied gas to pull into parking space, then driver applied brake to slow down, then driver took foot off brake. Car lurched forward and slammed into wall of parking structure.”
NHTSA complaint #10208812, filed 2007-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX
16 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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