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2008 Lexus LX Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Lexus LX right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Lexus LX.

2008 Lexus LX owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus LX, describing incidents dated December 25, 2008 to December 1, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11484143 · Filed September 12, 2022
2008 LX570: This is my second time owning a Toyota/Lexus vehicle with the 3UR-FE/5.7L V8 and each has had the same issue. At 156,000 miles, noticed a nauseating smell of oil and coolant enter the cabin via the air vents. Noticed oily residue around front and sides of engine, no check engine lights…
ODI #11403145 · Filed March 15, 2021
THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. IN MOTION OR PARKED . ON OR OFF.
ODI #10252798 · Filed December 26, 2008
HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING MY VISION BOTH FROM ONCOMING CARS AND FROM CARS FOLLOWING ME FROM BEHIND IN MY SIDE MIRRORS AND REAR VIEW MIRROR. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD THAT WE MUST LOOK AT FROM A PREVENTIVE PERSPECTIVE! IT IS NOT JUST ONE DAY BUT MANY.

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Lexus LX right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Lexus LX. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus LX.

Engine

ODI #11484143

Incident: December 1, 2021 · Filed: September 12, 2022

2008 LX570: This is my second time owning a Toyota/Lexus vehicle with the 3UR-FE/5.7L V8 and each has had the same issue. At 156,000 miles, noticed a nauseating smell of oil and coolant enter the cabin via the air vents. Noticed oily residue around front and sides of engine, no check engine lights. Took vehicle to Lexus dealer who reported that timing and valve covers were leaking oil and that the valley plate/heat exchanger was leaking coolant. The smell of oil and coolant entering the cabin caused me and my occupants to become nauseated and dizzy while traveling with the air on. Total estimated amount of repairs, $5,400. Was informed by Lexus service tech that the Toyota/Lexus sealant around timing cover and heat exchanger/valley plate were defective and that this would happen to all engines of this class (3UR-FE/5.7). Contacted Lexus Customer Care and was advised that due to vehicle being out of warranty, there was no concern to offer any incentive toward repair, regardless of the intoxication/inebriation that passed from the engine bay into the cabin. Toyota/Lexus refuses to issue a campaign or customer incentive program to resolve this issue. This is a very costly repair that can harm the lives of others via poisonous run-off that occurs when oil and antifreeze leak onto the engine while at time, causing fumes to pass from the engine bay to the cabin via the air vents. Another safety issue if this is left untreated would be the engine running completely out of oil and antifreeze, causing vehicle and occupants to become stranded. This is also a fire hazard with oil leaking onto a hot engine while at temp.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other

ODI #11403145

Incident: June 1, 2020 · Filed: March 15, 2021

THE HORN DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. IN MOTION OR PARKED . ON OR OFF.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #10252798

Incident: December 25, 2008 · Filed: December 26, 2008

HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING MY VISION BOTH FROM ONCOMING CARS AND FROM CARS FOLLOWING ME FROM BEHIND IN MY SIDE MIRRORS AND REAR VIEW MIRROR. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD THAT WE MUST LOOK AT FROM A PREVENTIVE PERSPECTIVE! IT IS NOT JUST ONE DAY BUT MANY.

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