2008 Lexus RX350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 14%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,420miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Lexus RX350, 14% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,420 miles. 2 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.
“There was a torn power steering boot on the rack. The torn should be there for a while. I purchased a 100k miles warranty when I bought the car but the Lexus dealers never mentioned or pointed out about the damage until the 100k miles warranty ran out. As soon as the warranty ran out, I got informed that the power steering boot on the rack got torn and it will cost me $1600.”
NHTSA complaint #10702277, filed 2015-03, 104,542 miles“I was told I need a new rack & pinon due to leakage with less than 92,000 miles on the vehicle. I bought the car used just 2 years ago and had all regular maintenance records from previous owner & dealer service. Have had regular service since purchasing it - which is how issue was discovered. Will cost over $1500 to repair. Upon doing some investigation on-line, I see I am not the only owner experiencing this in under 100,000 mileages.”
NHTSA complaint #11163703, filed 2018-12, 89,000 miles“I had my foot on the brake pulling into a parking space when I felt a quick acceleration surging my car forward, locking my steering wheel causing me to plow onto a parked truck. I had to be towed to repair shop. Steering became difficult.”
NHTSA complaint #11043155, filed 2017-11, 45,000 miles“When I brought my car at the dealer for service, I was told the power steering fluid was leaking and therefore the rack and pinion steering assembly would need to be replaced at a cost of $1602.44. My car has low mileage and so for a luxury vehicle, I thought this type of replacement this soon was ridiculous. I have researched through the internet and found same problem with this car. This type of luxury car at 81,000 miles should not need this replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640369, filed 2014-10, 81,840 miles“I took my car in for a routine service; when I went to pick it up I was told that the rack and pinion was leaking, there was a tear in the boot and it was leaking fluid, after being quoted $1800 for parts and labor I declined the repair. I find it hard to believe that a 7 year old car with majority of highway miles would have an issue with the rack and pinion going bad. When I came home I did some research and found that this seems to be a common problem with the second generation rx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10676555, filed 2015-01, 95,256 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177783Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
- 10133733Mar 18, 2014A new repair procedure and overhaul kit have been developed for repairing the power steering rack to improve the overall serviceability and reduce ownership cost. This repair…
- 10060695Mar 18, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10133865Feb 25, 2013The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
- 10134016Oct 31, 2012Some 2004- 2009 RX North American produced vehicle may exhibit an oil leak from the boots of the steering gear assembly.
- 10050660Oct 31, 2012Lexus: steering gear assembly may be leaking oil from boots and information is provided for repair procedure. Models 2004-2009 rx330, rx350.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX350
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 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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