2008 Lexus Es Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Lexus Es. Part of Generation 5 (XV40) — 2007–2012.

20072009
Complaints
76
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

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:51,290 mi
Crash-related:6
#210 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:162,500 mi
#34 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:33,449 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Lexus Es.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS37651,290 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER10162,500 mi
ENGINE4133,449 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY4184,648 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES2150,148 mi
STRUCTURE251,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL237,911 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1245,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE140,822 mi
POWER TRAIN134,000 mi
SEATS1122,444 mi
STEERING1
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD1
SUSPENSION1
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
VISIBILITY1

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