2008 LEXUS LX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 LEXUS LX
The 2008 LEXUS LX has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 LEXUS LX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 LEXUS LX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 LEXUS LX
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 LEXUS LX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2008 LX570: This is my second time owning a Toyota/Lexus vehicle with the 3UR-FE/5.7L V8 and each has had the same issue. At 156,000 miles, noticed a nauseating smell of oil and coolant enter the cabin via the air vents. Noticed oily residue around front and sides of engine, no check engine lights. Took vehicle to Lexus dealer who reported that timing and valve covers were leaking oil and that the valley plate/heat exchanger was leaking coolant. The smell of oil and coolant entering the cabin caused me and my occupants to become nauseated and dizzy while traveling with the air on. Total estimated amount of repairs, $5,400. Was informed by Lexus service tech that the Toyota/Lexus sealant around timing cover and heat exchanger/valley plate were defective and that this would happen to all engines of this class (3UR-FE/5.7). Contacted Lexus Customer Care and was advised that due to vehicle being out of warranty, there was no concern to offer any incentive toward repair, regardless of the intoxication/inebriation that passed from the engine bay into the cabin. Toyota/Lexus refuses to issue a campaign or customer incentive program to resolve this issue. This is a very costly repair that can harm the lives of others via poisonous run-off that occurs when oil and antifreeze leak onto the engine while at time, causing fumes to pass from the engine bay to the cabin via the air vents. Another safety issue if this is left untreated would be the engine running completely out of oil and antifreeze, causing vehicle and occupants to become stranded. This is also a fire hazard with oil leaking onto a hot engine while at temp.
THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. IN MOTION OR PARKED . ON OR OFF.
THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. IN MOTION OR PARKED . ON OR OFF.
HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING MY VISION BOTH FROM ONCOMING CARS AND FROM CARS FOLLOWING ME FROM BEHIND IN MY SIDE MIRRORS AND REAR VIEW MIRROR. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD THAT WE MUST LOOK AT FROM A PREVENTIVE PERSPECTIVE! IT IS NOT JUST ONE DAY BUT MANY.
Safety Rating for the 2008 LEXUS LX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 LEXUS LX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 LEXUS LX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 LEXUS LX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LX
- 2003 LEXUS LX — 4 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS LX — 7 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS LX — 1 complaint
- 2006 LEXUS LX — 7 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS LX — 1 complaint
- 2008 LEXUS LX (current)
- 2010 LEXUS LX — 2 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS LX — 5 complaints
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- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints