Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Lexus IS F
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Lexus IS F has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V006000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V647000 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V030000 Wiper Arm May Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Lexus IS F faces some airbag recalls but has limited owner complaints. Aside from airbag issues, it shows few major problems, pointing to average reliability. It is essential to monitor for common component failures to avoid unexpected expenses.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$800 | common |
| Fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Wiper arms | 40,000–70,000 miles | $50–$200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant change every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel smell under the hood
- Wiper arms not functioning
- Excessive engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Lexus IS F at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.