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2008 Lexus RX350 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
16%of 126 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Lexus RX350, 16% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Summary: the dashboard is cracking and getting sticky. While reading about some of the Lexus complaints I saw several complaining about the lift-gate control on the back of the car melting. I checked and sure enough so is mine. I went to use it and my fingers went right through. Now it is totally useless. I will call Lexus but don't expect any assistance. My car is always garaged and only has about 75k miles. The cause is unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #10898069, filed 2016-08, 74,400 miles

“Rubber on back latch handle has melted into a black tarry goo that dripped down onto the license plate. I have read online of many other people living in hot states having the same problem and some think it is caused by an electrical issue but I am unsure.”

NHTSA complaint #10780592, filed 2015-10, 85,000 miles

“Vehicle was parked and being loaded thru rear door. I used car remote to open rear door and loaded items into trunk. Without warning rear door started closing. This problem is intermitten and has happened before. On this occasion door came slamming down on my head causing a bloody injury. I have photos of my injury. Lexus has been notified. This problem if not corrected can cause serious injury. The rear door comes down quickly and is very heavy.”

NHTSA complaint #10787382, filed 2015-10, 50,000 miles

“The rubber cover of the liftgate sensor melted. I am concerned about it catching fire and the door does not open when this is touched as it is supposed to. I have read multiple complaints online from owners with the same issue. The black rubber melts and sticks to fingers and is hard to remove. I have grandchildren who try and open the door at times. It also causes the sensor to malfunction since the rubber piece interferes with the sensor. This very common defect should elicit a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10960070, filed 2017-03, 60,000 miles

“The dashboard on my 2008 Lexus 350 is cracking and gets sticky when parked outside. The lift tab for the back power door is tacky like tar when you touch it. The car only has 37,476 miles on it. This should not happen to a car especially a Lexus. I took it to tustin Lexus on saturday 4/7/18 and they said it was out of warranty and could not replace the dashboard. The letter I received from Lexus advised me of the enhancement coverage even to cover cars out warranty. I believe Lexus should replace the dashboard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11083985, filed 2018-04, 37,450 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022330%
2020114%
201926%
2018422%
2017817%
20161933%
20151024%
2014213%
2013915%
201213%
201127%
201022%
200988%
20082016%
2007138%

Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX350

Body and structure
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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