Complaints
82
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Lexus Rx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:111,636 mi
Fires:1
#214 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:128,134 mi
#312 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:42,309 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Lexus Rx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 14 | — | 1 | 111,636 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | — | — | 128,134 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 42,309 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 223,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 56,618 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 168,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 3 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 1 | — | 105,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 195,346 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 2 | — | — | 244,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 13,011 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 1,022 mi |
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