2008 Lexus RX350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 19%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,245miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Lexus RX350, 19% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,245 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dashboard is cracking and getting sticky. While reading about some of the Lexus complaints I saw several complaining about the liftgate 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 15k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10892170, filed 2016-08, 15,000 miles“The rubber cover of the liftgate sensor melted. I am concerned about it catching fire. I have read multiple complaints online from owners with the same issue. The black rubber melts and sticks to fingers. I also causes the sensor to malfunction since the rubber piece interferes with the sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10664822, filed 2014-12, 104,000 miles“I noticed my back door opener switch was starting to melt. At first we thought its from the heat of the summer but then after careful consideration we thought that we've had the car for 4 previous summers with no issues with said button. We thought that there must be some electrical component inside the automatic button that must be getting too hot that's causing the hard plastic to melt.”
NHTSA complaint #10537098, filed 2013-08, 50,250 miles“Today, as I was cleaning my SUV, a Lexus 2008 RX350, I 1st noticed that the covering plastic booth, at the opening hatch/latch, was melting. Since that was not expected, I went online and searched for that same issue, to find out there has been other similar reports. I'm concern that an electric overheating may have caused that melting, which could cause a fire or something worse to the car and even dangerous to any human or living thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644978, filed 2014-10, 66,653 miles“I was driving on a road, my vehicle began to shake until eventually dropping to the road and dragging until I could gain control of it , by applying the brakes. I noticed out of my driver's side window across the road was my tire rolling at a rapid speed. I called 911 to receive assistance to stop the traffic and to help with my disabled vehicle. Officers assisted with helping myself, my mother and my two toddlers out of the vehicle and to retrieve my tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760230, filed 2015-08, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10131836Mar 22, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been…
- 10134097Jun 23, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-03): Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- 10106567Jun 23, 2016Warranty policy bulletin (pol14-03): lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
- 10091863Dec 17, 2015Wpb: background: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In mid-december, 2014 lexus…
- 10134258Sep 11, 2015WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement…
- 10134257Sep 11, 2015WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement…
- 10096783Sep 11, 2015"wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement…
- 10096781Sep 11, 2015"wpb: lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. Note: the same warranty enhancement…
- 10096769Sep 11, 2015Rl: this warrant enhancement program provides a primary and secondary coverage for your vehicle's "new vehicle limited warranty" as it applies to the dashboard. The specific…
- 10134254Sep 10, 2015WPB: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 17% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 6% |
| 2009 | 17 | 18% |
| 2008 | 24 | 19% |
| 2007 | 21 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus RX350
20 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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