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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 37 | 6 | — | 51,290 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | — | — | 162,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | 1 | — | 33,449 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 84,648 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 50,148 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 37,911 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 245,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 40,822 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 122,444 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Lexus Es Years
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