2008 Lexus RX350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Lexus RX350, 3% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,300 miles. 1 a fire, 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 am writing to bring to your attention a very serious and troubling incident that recently occurred while I was driving my brand new Lexus RX350. It is no exaggeration to say that my passenger and I were extremely lucky to not have incurred serious injury, or even death. While driving on a very busy highway, a defect in the left front (driver's side) glass caused an explosion that could have LED to very dire consequences. The incident occurred at around 10:30 am on july 27, 2007 while we were traveling northbound on I-95 in florida. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200237, filed 2007-08, 3,600 miles“I was driving on the streets and the sunroof just shattered. No impact or anything. I do not know why it shattered but I believe that its a defect. Reported it Lexus and they refused to fix it under my extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10514475, filed 2013-05“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the passenger side window failed and would not roll up. The contact had the vehicle taken to a dealer for an inspection and they stated that the window switch was burned out and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they wanted the vehicle to be taken another dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 23,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10462075, filed 2012-06, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX350. The contact stated that the rear and side windows are dark due to tinting. The police stated that tinting is illegal. The manufacturer stated that the windows have standard factory tint. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10211008, filed 2007-12Related service bulletins
- 10182961Oct 30, 2020TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
- 10205352Dec 19, 2013Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10132006Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132005Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13 .
- 10132004Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10205383Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10132082Nov 2, 2013Spots in Window glass
- 10205340Sep 12, 2013HVAC Odor Maintenance
- 10132302Apr 2, 2013If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield…
- 10037624Mar 17, 2011Lexus: there may be a large variation of temperature between the driver and passenger side vents when the heat is on.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 11% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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