2008 Lexus RX350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Lexus RX350, 8% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 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.
“My headlights kept going of and on at certain points, now at night I have no low beam, it appears to have moisture inside the lens and the lens on all of the headlights are very foggy looking. They look like they are 20 years old. When taken to the dealer ira Lexus in bedord nh, they said it is not under warranty even though I have a letter from Lexus describing exactly how my lights are working or should I say not working. I realized the problem when I was stopped and issued a warning for having a headlight burned out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629906, filed 2014-09, 96,000 miles“The drivers side headlight, has consistently filled up with water, via washing the car, raining, etc., causing it to fog up. This is ridiculous, and to go get it fixed, they want an arm and a let, the car is in beautiful condition, why not honor this by fixing it, you've had other complaints! My daughter just purchased a 2015, this is our 3rd Lexus, we love the cars, now why don't you fix what is wrong, I can't go around with a headlight that is not damaged and I've been told by Lexus, ah yes, we've had complaints but that's the way it goes? , keep it up, I'll buy a different car next time! …”
NHTSA complaint #10850395, filed 2016-03, 78,000 miles“Head light got moisture in side burned out had to replace entire head light $2200.00 this had an extended warrenty but I missed it never got notice not moving”
NHTSA complaint #10959905, filed 2017-03, 50,000 miles“Moisture/condensation in headlamp due to manufacture defect( known for several years by toyota). Dealer claims not under warranty (cosmetic). It is a hazard as whole system can fail at any time (night) many complaints filed and no action to correct the problem by toyota. It is my understanding that only a Lexus/toyota dealer can install replacements at a high cost to consumer ( $1500 ). The moisture buildup is presently on the drivers side, however when the other fails...and how many times this may happen without a true fix .”
NHTSA complaint #10487620, filed 2012-12, 45,800 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate. The bulbs were replaced by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the head lamp assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the statute had expired to receive a manufacturer recall repair. The manufacturer provided no solution other than having the vehicle repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11064830, filed 2018-01, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132825May 21, 2014Region Letter: As communicated on December 3, 2013, Lexus has launched a warranty enhancement program to extend warranty coverage for headlamp housing assemblies on 2004 through…
- 10132811May 21, 2014TSB: While some condensation in the headlamp is normal and should be expected, certain 2004 - 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess moisture forms on the interior…
- 10132810May 21, 2014TSB: While some condensation in the headlamp is normal and should be expected, certain 2004 ? 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess moisture forms on the interior…
- 10061227Jan 22, 2010Summary to be provided on a future date.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX350
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus RX350
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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