2008 Lexus Ls Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Lexus Ls.

20072009
Complaints
56
per 10K Sold
27.6
US Sales
20,255
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2008 Lexus Ls Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#117 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:111,988 mi
#25 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:41,400 mi
#34 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Lexus Ls.

Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,988
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,400
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Solenoid/Actuator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus Ls. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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2008 Lexus Ls — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Lexus Ls reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2008 Lexus Ls has 56 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Lexus Ls?
Top reported problems: Brakes (17 complaints, avg 111,988 mi); Body Structure (5 complaints, avg 41,400 mi); Electronic Stability Control (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 Ls?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 95,945 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2008 Lexus Ls have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Lexus Ls 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 Ls?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2008 Lexus Ls shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lexus Ls reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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