Complaints
83
per 10K Sold
9.9
US Sales
84,181
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:128,134 mi
#214 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:111,636 mi
Fires:1
#36 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:223,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 15 | — | — | 128,134 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | 1 | 111,636 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 223,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 56,618 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,134
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,636
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
223,500
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,618
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Lexus Rx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Lexus Rx reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Lexus Rx has 83 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Lexus Rx?
Top reported problems: Brakes (15 complaints, avg 128,134 mi); Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 111,636 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 223,500 mi). 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 Rx?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 127,725 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 Rx?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Lexus Rx include 5 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 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 Rx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Lexus Rx 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 Rx?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Rx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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