Complaints
76
per 10K Sold
11.8
US Sales
64,135
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Lexus Es Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:51,290 mi
Crash-related:6
#24 complaints
Engine Problems
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Body Structure
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Lexus Es.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 37 | 6 | — | 51,290 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
37
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,290
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Lexus Es — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Lexus Es reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2008 Lexus Es has 76 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 37 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Lexus Es?
Top reported problems: Airbags (37 complaints, avg 51,290 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Body Structure (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Lexus Es?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 51,290 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Lexus Es?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Lexus Es include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Lexus Es have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Lexus Es as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Lexus Es?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Es reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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